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Liberty Hill Municipal Court Page Outlines Self-Representation Standards

The Liberty Hill Municipal Court's self-representation page explains that defendants may represent themselves but are held to attorney standards and must follow court procedure and evidence rules. It also notes that court staff and the judge cannot provide legal advice or present a defendant's case.

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What to know

The page states that individuals have a constitutional right to represent themselves in municipal court. [1]

It says self-represented defendants are held to exactly the same standards as an attorney. [1]

The page says the Municipal Court is a court of record and proceedings follow the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Rules of Evidence. [1]

It also says court staff, the bailiff, prosecuting attorney or judge cannot act as a defendant's attorney by giving legal advice or assistance. [1]

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