Although the small claims form doesn’t currently require email addresses for the parties, the Trial Court suggested including them for futureproofing and easier communication with parties after the plaintiff files.
First, add an optional email field to each screen that collects the parties' contact information. Then, to encourage users to provide their email addresses, even when they aren't required, explain in green text that providing an email address makes it easier for the court to reach the parties and helps resolve the case faster.
Although the small claims form doesn’t currently require email addresses for the parties, the Trial Court suggested including them for futureproofing and easier communication with parties after the plaintiff files.
First, add an optional email field to each screen that collects the parties' contact information. Then, to encourage users to provide their email addresses, even when they aren't required, explain in green text that providing an email address makes it easier for the court to reach the parties and helps resolve the case faster.