What types of advice can the Clerks Office personnel give?
Clerk’s Office staff cannot give “legal advice” or “practice law” as they are prohibited under Title 28 U.S.C. Section 955. Therefore, Clerk’s Office personnel cannot: • Explain the meaning of a specific rule • Make an interpretation of case law • Explain the result of taking or not taking an action in a case • Answer whether jurisdiction is proper in a case • Answer whether a complaint properly presents a claim • Provide advice on the best procedure to accomplish a particular objective Clerk’s Office staff CAN provide procedural information such as: • Instructions on how to execute a task (e.g. number of copies, use of forms etc.) • Provide information as to compliance with this Court’s policies Q: How does an attorney obtain a certificate of good standing? Please request the certificate from the Bar Admissions Clerk. The fee for a certificate is $15. Q: Where can I obtain a copy of the Local Rules? Copies of the Local Rules for the District of New Hampshire may be downloaded from the
