Q: How to submit community service hours to court in NY?
I have been appointed by a judge to complete 30 hours of community service, and the deadline is May 12th. I am unsure about how to submit this information on my court date. Do I need actual documents printed out for submission, or can I create one in Google Docs to be signed off by the organization where I performed the service, including their contact information?
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To submit your community service hours to the court in New York, you'll typically need to provide a formal document showing proof of your completion. It’s a good idea to have a letter or a signed form from the organization where you performed the service. This document should include the dates, total number of hours, and the contact information of the organization, along with a signature from a supervisor or authorized person.
While it’s possible to create the document in Google Docs, it’s important that the organization signs and stamps the document to verify the hours. The court may require the original signed document, so it's best to print it out and bring it to your court date.
Be sure to double-check with the court or your probation officer if they have specific requirements for submitting the hours, as they might prefer a certain format or additional details.
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