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These helpful, "how-to" videos were written and produced by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Court's office and the County Communications department to assist citizens.

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If you prefer not to download Real Player, the videos are also available on the Pinellas County Clerk's Office's You Tube channel. You may access the channel by clicking here. Or go to www.youtube.com/pinellascountyclerk.

	Filing a Petition for an Injunction for Protection Against Violence (Restraining Order): Watch here. (Time: 12 min. 15 sec.) The program explains in a step-by-step process how and where to file an Injunction for Protection and the types of injunctions available. It also provides information to help Domestic Violence abuse victims. Click for a transcript of the video in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. For forms and further information, visit our Domestic Violence webpage.
	Self Help Center video: Watch here. (Time: 5 min. 30 sec.) The Legal Self Help Centers in the Old Clearwater Courthouse and in the St. Petersburg Judicial Building can help citizens with legal issues about Small Claims Court disputes, divorce and landlord tenant issues when they are not represented by an attorney. For further information, visit our Self Help Center webpage.
	How to File a Small Claims Case Part I: Watch here. (Time: 8 min.) Explains what a Small Claims Court legal action is, and how and where to file. The video provides guidelines for preparing and filling out the pre-trial paperwork. Click for a transcript of the Part I video in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. For forms and further information, visit our Small Claims webpage.
	How to File a Small Claims Case Part II: Watch here. (Time: 9 min.) (Pre-trial & Mediation) Explains with step by step examples how the Small Claims Court and the mediation process work and what you can expect at the Pre-trial hearing and mediation process. Click for a transcript of the Part II video in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. For forms and further information, visit our Small Claims webpage.

Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court
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