[eganist]

> * I'm a CA licensed attorney and just happened to attend the temporary judge small claims training just a couple weeks ago.

Fair to assume this is not legal advice to the OP (or anyone), then?

[HappyTypist]

Factual statements of judicial systems and procedures (e.g. "a judge can find someone in contempt of court") is very different to legal advice ("a judge will likely find you in contempt of court").