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Frequently Asked Questions

Category	Question
Civil	Is there a fee for a jury demand, for a summons, or for filing a motion?
Civil	How many days do I have to file an answer in a civil case?
Civil	How many copies of each pleading do I file?
Civil	Can I file a pleading by fax?
Civil	Does my motion require a brief in support?
Civil	Can I amend my complaint without a motion?
Civil	How long does a judge take to rule on a motion?
Civil	What is a "certificate of conference"?
Civil	What is a "certificate of service"?
Civil	What is a "prayer for relief"?
Civil	Do the signature page and certificate of service page count in my page limit?
Civil	Is a proposed order required?
Civil	Do I need to file a copy of pretrial discovery with the Court?
Criminal	What is an Indictment?
Criminal	Is posting a bond required in a criminal case?
Criminal	Why can't my son/daughter have a bond?
Criminal	Will the Court appoint me an attorney?
Financial	My friend or relative was arrested and charged with a crime in federal court in another city. Bond has been set and I would like to put up the money for the bond. Can I post his/her bond in the city in which I live?
Financial	Do I pay with cash, check or money order?
Financial	Can I post property or bank securities in lieu of cash?