General Information & Resources

General Information

Appearing in Court without the aid of an Attorney is what the Court refers to as a pro se (pro say) litigant – that is you are "appearing for yourself". Below are resources that are designed to provide you basic information about appearing in court and the procedures that will be followed in the Courtroom.

Resources

• Citizens Guide to Ohio Courts: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/courtSvcs/justiceAccess/resources/OhioCourts.pdf
• Legal Terms: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/courtSvcs/justiceAccess/resources/LegalTerminology.pdf
• Ohio Legal Help: https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/
• Representing Yourself in Court: A Citizens Guide: http://www.ohiojudges.org/Document.ashx?DocGuid=090e62c3-ab8b-4736-9f0f-f389547ef2d1
• Keys to the Courtroom: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/courtSvcs/justiceAccess/resources/KeystoCourtroom.pdf