Understanding the Courts: NCSC Video Series

Last week, the National Center for State Courts (ncsc.org) launched a set of short, easy-to-understand videos to help explain the court system as well as legal terms and processes to members of the public. 

With the goal of helping Self-Represented Litigants better prepare for court hearings and more confidently engage with the courts, these illustrated videos address topics like legal advice vs. legal information, what it means to file a motion, and what to do after being served. 

There are currently eight videos available, each of which can be found at ncsc.org/a2jvideos and on vimeo:

• Understanding Court Help: Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
• Navigating the Court System Without a Lawyer
• Legal Language 101: Understanding Key Terms in Court Cases
• Understanding Small Claims Court: A Simplified Guide
• Demystifying Legal Procedures: What Does it Mean to File a Motion
• Understanding the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases
• Understanding Court Papers: What do Do After Being Served
• Decoding Court Jargon: Understanding Common Procedural Terms

Closed captioning is available in several languages, either by clicking the “cc” icon at the bottom of each video or when downloading from the vimeo webpages. 

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Understanding Court Help: Legal Information vs. Legal Advice from State Courts on Vimeo.

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