Form Redesigns

What we redesign

Court citations, summons, release and bond forms, and other communications that are often dense, confusing, and hard to navigate

Why it works

  • People miss key information in cluttered forms

  • Clear visual hierarchy helps people find what matters

  • Simplified instructions helps people better understand and follow through on relevant requirements and options for their case

  • Plain language reduces confusion and anxiety

    • Place critical info, including date, time, location, and consequences of inaction at the top

    • Use clear headings and visual breaks

    • Explain consequences of inaction prominently

    • Provide clear next steps for all requirements and options, either below the court date information or guiding the recipient on where to find more details (on the back side, etc.).

    • Design for accessibility and translate into relevant languages

Create forms that are easier to understand and help people make their court date

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