Rule 21. Self-representation, entities, and government parties

Individual self-representation

An individual may conduct that individual’s own cause. A self-represented person is bound by jurisdictional requirements, filing deadlines, truthful certifications, service duties, and Court orders, subject to the reasonable form accommodations in Rule 40.

Knowing choice

A represented party may not personally file a document without leave of Court except a notice concerning counsel, a request for appointment of counsel, or a notice of an emergency counsel cannot address. The Clerk must route such a filing to counsel and the Court.

Entities

A corporation, association, organized Roblox group, agency, or other juridical entity must appear through an authorized Ridgeway attorney unless law expressly permits another representative. The representative must disclose the source of authority to act for the entity.

Government parties

The Attorney General, Solicitor General, or another attorney authorized by law may represent the State. An agency or public officer represented by the State must identify the officeholder and agency. A successor in public office is substituted under Rule 75.

Capacity and representative status

If a person’s capacity, account ownership, entity authority, guardianship, or official status is disputed, the Court may require verified proof and may appoint a representative or take protective action only as authorized by law.

No dismissal for platform status alone

A party’s inactivity, group departure, account rename, ban, suspension, or inability to join a particular game server does not automatically dismiss the case or waive a right. The Court must use the notice and show-cause procedure in Rule 75.