Superior Court FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for a state-provided attorney in a criminal case, contact the Public Defender’s Office. Qualified individuals will be assigned an attorney from the Public Defender’s Office or from the “conflict” attorneys list. Parties to juvenile cases may also be eligible for an appointed attorney and should contact the Juvenile Court for more information. Attorneys are not provided for civil actions.
For filing information, contact the White County Clerk of Courts Office. However, please note that the Judge’s office and Clerk’s office are prohibited from providing legal advice of any kind.
Hearings in pending legal actions may be scheduled by contacting the judicial secretary of the judge assigned to your case. Typically, only matters that are already filed and pending before the court may be scheduled for a hearing. Certain notification requirements and statutory timelines may also apply and must be considered when scheduling a hearing.
Superior Court Judges and their staff are prohibited from any ex parte communications regarding cases. The judge and the judge’s staff are further prohibited from providing legal advice of any kind. This means that the judge and his or her staff cannot answer any questions or discuss any aspect of a legal matter except for communications required for the scheduling and management of the court calendar or as otherwise specifically authorized by law.