What Happens When an Employee Files an EEOC Claim?

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates employee complaints of discrimination against employers who have 15 or more employees. Any employee who feels he has been subjected to discrimination may file a charge with the EEOC. Once a charge is filed, the EEOC follows various step

How to Serve a Subpoena on the Department of Homeland Security

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A subpoena is an order issued by a court that requires a person or entity to appear to provide testimony or to produce documents. Subpoenas can be issued only by officers of the court such as the court clerk or attorneys. Thus, an attorney can sign and issue a subpoena without obtaining prior permis

Advantages & Disadvantages of a Master Calendar Court System

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Master calendar court systems electronically centralize and publish case information and court dates, enabling court administrators and members of the public to access the court's docket information from one location. The particular functions of master calendar systems vary by the court. However, ma

How to Vacate a Bad Legal Judgment in California

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Under California state law of civil procedure, a state judgment can be abandoned when specific circumstances occur and the court agrees to do so. However, the court won't arbitrarily vacate prior judgments on its own. An affected party needs to petition the court and convince a judge why vacating a

How to File a Motion for Reconsideration in Family Division in Washington County, Pennsylvania

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A motion for reconsideration is simply a request that a court reconsider its ruling on a matter. Motions for reconsideration are different from appeals, since they are filed with the same court that issued a decision. In Washington County, family cases are handled by the family law judge at the Wash

Hampton Circuit Court Rules

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Hampton Circuit Court is in Hampton, Virginia.gavel image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.comIn Virginia, circuit courts try both civil and criminal cases. One of the state's 120 circuit courts in its 130 judicial circuits is the Hampton Circuit Court, in Hampton, Virginia. While the Virginia...

How to Report Unpaid Wages

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If your employer does not pay you the wages he owes you, you should know that each state government has laws that can protect you from negligent bosses, forcing them to pay you back wages once you report them. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, back pay has a two-year statute of limitations,

How to Search for a Court Record When You do Not Know the Month, Day or Year

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Throughout the process of each case they handle, courts generate documents -- such as notices, records of proceedings, judgments and dispositions -- that may someday be needed by defendants, civil case plaintiffs or even potential employers. Courts keep physical records of these documents for the nu

How to File for a Petition for Writ of Mandate

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A petition for writ of mandate, also commonly known as a petition for a writ of mandamus, is a document filed with a court that requests an order directing a governmental agency or representative to perform a required function. In the alternative, a petition for writ of mandate can be filed seeking

How to Hand Someone a Subpoena

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Handing someone a subpoena is a legal way to insist someone attends court to either testify or show evidence you typically do not have access to. Any person 18 and older who is not involved in the court case can deliver a subpoena, as can a deputy sheriff or sheriff. Private process servers deliver

How Do You Find Out a Verdict?

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The verdict for a court case is generally included in the court filing, which is usually considered a public record and not difficult to attain. However, various levels of the court system, as well as different cities and states, have their own laws about what types of cases are available for public

How to Obtain Court Records for 1974

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Retrieving court records is easier today than in the past. Some cases are filed electronically, while others are kept in paper format. Case files are generally available to the public and can be obtained through a combination of online record checks and requests from the appropriate courthouse. Some

How to Decrease the Odds of a Judgment

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The criminal justice system affords individuals the opportunity to absolve themselves of a criminal accusation. Being accused of a crime may lead you to plead your case in a court of law. In this situation, you may find that a judgment will be made against your favor. However, you can take steps to

What Constitutes a Work-Related Injury?

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A work-related injury is one that occurs while an employee is doing his job. It is usually considered a physical injury, such as a cut or broken bone, but may also include occupational diseases.

US Citizenship Requirements for a Juror

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Jurors must meet certain requirements in order to serve on a jury.Legal Law Justice image by Stacey Alexander from Fotolia.comJury trials are an important part of our American judicial system. Jurors must meet a certain set of requirements to be eligible for jury duty. The requirements...

Court Reporting Help

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Court reporting involves preparing official documents for legal proceedings. For example, court reporters transcribe and certify oral depositions into reports that enter official court record. Upon obtaining a high school diploma or GED, applicants can complete training online or through a local ins

What Are the Duties of a Grand Juror in Los Angeles?

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The earliest grand juries, according to the American Bar Association, were created in the colonial era and intended as intermediaries between the king's prosecutors and the public. Before the development of the modern criminal and civil justice systems, a grand jury was often the only way for citize

What Are Federal & Supreme Court Justices Appointed For?

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All federal judges are appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, with the primary responsibility to determine the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress. There are three levels of federal courts: the district level, the appeals level and the U.S. Supreme

OWI Sentencing Guidelines in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin punishes drunk drivers.to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comWisconsin doesn't have statewide sentencing guidelines. Each county and district court set their own. Milwaukee County is a major population center in Wisconsin and is under the First District...

Motions to Recuse Judges in California

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Under codes of judicial ethics, judges should voluntarily recuse themselves from cases in which they have a vested interest or a prior relationship with one of the parties. Unfortunately, judges are not always willing to voluntarily step down from a case. Under these circumstances, parties to a case