All citizens and tourists in the UWA have a right to a trial with the UWA Judicial System.

Before you can file a case, you must first choose your representation in court. Most choose to represent themselves, but some may choose to hire a lawyer. The UWA does not currently offer free lawyer services.

Make sure that you prepare your evidence and witnesses before filing your case.

You will need:

• Filing statement (tutorial below)

• Opening statement (tutorial below)

• Evidence (in form of screenshots or other witnesses) (tutorial below)

• Time (some cases may take upwards of an hour!)

CASE FILING

I, [YOUR NAME], am filing a case against [DEFENDANT] for [CRIME].

When you are added to the specific group chat for your case, copy and paste your previous filing statement, and then paste your opening statement. Your opening statement should:

• Present the reason why you're suing

• Indicate the damages you suffered

• Detail events leading up to the case

• Mention if you have evidence or witnesses, do not present them at this stage

Your defendant has a right to also have opening statements, and the case cannot continue until the defendant gives opening statements unless they are unable to (deemed by the judges).

Evidence Details should include:

• Where and when it was taken

• Who was involved in the setting

• Why this evidence may incriminate the defendant

The defendant has a right to respond to evidence, and you must wait unless they are deemed unfit.

EVIDENCE [#]: [DETAILS OF EVIDENCE]