Q: I filed a motion with the court (pro se) in an EEO case. I typed 2025, but I meant 2024. How can I make the correction?
My motion deadline has ended, but the defendant still has a week to respond to the motion, before the judge makes her ruling.
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A: Judges typically are very considerate when a person is involved in a legal case without an attorney representing them. Clerical errors should not cause a problem unless the timing of the dispute or the fact represented in critical to the case. In that situation, you may want to contact the clerk of courts and discuss a change of your motion or brief, and you may also consider contacting the judge's clerk to explain what happened. You can also discuss with opposing counsel and see if they will agree to grant more time to revise your motion. They often will agree if you grant them more time to respond. We wish you the best in your search for justice.
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