Court clerks may give legal advice to citizens if directed by the judge.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only when the judge approves in writing
• D. They can always provide legal advice

Answer: (B)

Clerks provide procedural support, not legal counsel. While they can explain court procedures, deadlines, and how to complete and file forms, they are not licensed to interpret the law or offer personalized legal advice. Even if a judge directs them to assist a citizen, that direction does not authorize them to give legal opinions or tell someone how to handle a case. The judge can guide them to provide general information or help with paperwork, but giving legal advice would count as practicing law, which only licensed attorneys may do. So the statement is false.