How do you correct a clerical error?
How do you correct a clerical error?
When your court order contains a specific kind of mistake\u2014a \u201cclerical error\u201d\u2014one way to correct it is by filing a document with the court called a motion for judgment nunc pro tunc. This is the method for asking the judge to issue a new judgment or order that contains the correct information.
What if a judge makes a mistake?
What can I do if I think the judge got it wrong or I disagree with the judge’s decision? Appeals must be filed within 28 days of an order made by a judge or Federal Circuit Court Judge. If you simply disagree with a decision there is no further recourse under the law.
What is considered a clerical error?
A clerical error is an error on the part of an office worker, often a secretary personal assistant. It is a phrase which can also be used as an excuse to deflect blame away from specific individuals, such as high-powered executives, and instead redirect it to the more anonymous clerical staff.
