Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) The clerk emailed me from her own address, so I'll send everything to her."
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What People Expect
A named contact feels more reliable than a shared inbox.
Court Reality
Do not use personal addresses for court staff unless a judge or legal adviser has directed it or a local protocol allows it. Always copy in the court's business address.
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The Gap?
"(Filing & Emailing the Court) The clerk emailed me from her own address, so I'll send everything to her."
Court Reality
Do not use personal addresses for court staff unless a judge or legal adviser has directed it or a local protocol allows it. Always copy in the court's business address.
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