Constitutional?civil rights violations by Local and State agencies can?be brought before Federal Court by?filing a federal civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 USC 1983. There are many issues to consider and you should consult an attorney before filing. The following information?can help in deciding?wether or not?to file a civil rights suit and some guidlines about the process. Federal suits take many years to complete and the Court can?grant orders?that make you liable for the defendant's costs and attorny fees.? ? The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has an online?guide for Pro Se (no lawyer) litigants. The Pro Se handbook AFRA 42 USC 1983 Resource, Must See!! Civil Liberties online handbook. 1983 Litigation by Karen M. BlumSuffolk University Law School and Kathyn R. UrbonyaThe College of William and Mary School of Law Municipal and supervisory liability. Immunity broken as presented by the family rights association. Ninth Circuit court of appeals. United States District court, Northern District of California. Federal rules of civil proceedure. More links to be added.?Suggest any helpful links, please email us: The ACF