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Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) The court will give me a secure way to send sensitive documents."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
People assume the court provides security.
Court Reality
The sender is responsible for the security of what they email. The secure service (cjsm) is for solicitors and is not available to the public.
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"(Filing & Emailing the Court) The court will give me a secure way to send sensitive documents."
Court Reality
The sender is responsible for the security of what they email. The secure service (cjsm) is for solicitors and is not available to the public.
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