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Statutes > Missouri > T32 > C482 > 482_335Duties of clerk of small claims courts--notices to beposted--plaintiff to advise clerk of time hearingpreferred--clerk not practicing law.
482.335. 1. Clerks under the supervision of the smallclaims court judges shall explain to litigants the procedures andfunctions of the small claims court and shall assist them infilling out all forms and pleadings necessary for thepresentation of their claim or counterclaim to the court. Noticeof the fact that clerks will provide such assistance shall beconspicuously posted in the clerks' offices.
2. The location of the office where a small claims actioncan be filed and the location of the courtroom where small claimssessions are being held shall be conspicuously posted in thecourt building.
3. At the time of filing of a small claim, the plaintiffshall advise the clerk whether a daytime, evening or Saturdayhearing is preferred by the plaintiff.
4. The performance of duties prescribed in this sectionshall not constitute the practice of law as defined in section484.010, RSMo. All duties of the clerk prescribed in thissection shall be performed without cost to the litigants.
(L. 1976 H.B. 1317 & 1098 § 4 subsec. 7, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)Effective 1-2-79
