Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Oregon
Court Clerk Prosecutor
Is it appropriate for court clerks of District Court, xxxxxxxx County,OR to advise trier of law on issues, in fact direct outcome of trial?
Asked on 12/10/97, 3:42 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
David White
Law Offices of David C White pc
District Court Clerks
No it is not appropriate, and it probably does not happen. A district court clerk is not an attorney. The clerk can advise the court about something within his or her area of responsibility, such as filing status, etc.
Answered on 12/29/97, 7:36 pm