Rule 3702.1 Office of Chief Legal Counsel

The Office of Chief Legal Counsel is a staff office that helps the judges and court administrators do their jobs. The lawyers in this office handle behind-the-scenes legal work, like reviewing documents that get filed with the court and writing memos to keep the judges informed about new decisions from the Supreme Court.

This office also screens cases and flags any cases that might have a conflict of interest so the judges know about them. The office can take on other tasks as the court or the President Judge sees fit.

This rule mostly affects how the court runs internally. People filing cases will not deal directly with this office, but the office plays a role in making sure their cases are reviewed properly.