If I can't speak to the judge, can I write the judge a letter?

If you write a letter or send an email, the judge will not write back. Anything you send to the court, you must also send to the other party. There can never be any one-sided communication with the judge about your case. When anyone tries to talk to or communicate with a judge about any case and the other side is not present, this is called ex parte communication and is not permitted by the Code of Judicial Conduct.

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1. Where can I obtain court forms to file an action?
2. How can I obtain court-appointed counsel?
3. Why can't the judge or court staff or clerks help me with my case?
4. Can I just ask the judge a quick question about my case?
5. If I can't speak to the judge, can I write the judge a letter?