4. An application for accommodation should be made as far in advance as practical of the proceeding or activity for which the accommodation is sought.
E. STEPS TO COMPLETE REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FORM
1. Section A: Fill in your name, address (street, city, state and zip code), telephone number, e-mail address (if you have an e-mail address) and mobile telephone number. Check the box which indicates the best way to contact you regarding the status of your request. Check the box that bests identifies your specific interest or participation in the proceeding, service, program or activity for which you need an accommodation. If you check the "Other" box, provide specific information regarding your interest or connection to the case, if any.
Definitions of terms:
Petitioner/Plaintiff/Complainant – If you are the person initiating or starting a case, then you are a “Plaintiff” and should check the ‘Plaintiff’ box.
Defendant/Respondent – If you are the person against which the case or action is brought against or the accused, then you are a “Defendant” and should check the “Defendant” box.
Parent – If you are a biological parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, guardian, foster parent of a minor child involved in a case, then you are a “Parent” and should check the “Parent” box.
Child – If you are a minor child (under the age of 18) involved in a case, then you are a “Child” and should check the “Child” box.
Witness – If you are the person who witnessed, observed or can give testimony in a legal proceeding, then you are a “Witness” and should check the “Witness” box.
Attorney – If you are legal counsel for any parties involved in the proceedings, then you are an “Attorney” and should check the “Attorney” box.
Victim – If you were a person who was attacked, injured, mistreated, suffered loss or harmed in some fashion by someone or something, then you are a “Victim” and should check the “Victim” box.
Juror – If you are a person summoned for jury duty in the Courts, then you are a “Juror” and should check the “Juror” box.
“Other” – If you are not a participant in a case, check the “Other” box and state your specific interest or connection to the proceeding. (“Other” includes, but is not limited to, court observer, interested persons such as guardian ad litem, guardian, and interpreter).
2. Section B: Complete this section only if there is a person making the request on behalf of the person with a disability.