True or False: A judge may talk with a person who wants to file a claim in municipal court for restitution for $700 for a fence damaged by a vehicle that lost control and drove through it.

• A. Not sure
• B. True
• C. It depends
• D. False

Answer: (B)

The main point here is that judges can guide someone about the filing process for a claim. A judge may talk with a person who wants to file a restitution claim in municipal court to provide general, non-substantive information about how to file, what forms are needed, where to file, and what fees apply. This helps ensure the person understands how to pursue the claim without getting into the facts of any specific case or giving legal advice. In a small-claims context, a $700 restitution claim is within typical limits, so offering procedural guidance is appropriate. The talk must stay neutral and not discuss how the case would be decided or influence the outcome. Therefore, the statement is true.