Who is authorized to sign stipulations in court?

The correct response is that only supervisors are authorized to sign stipulations in court. This is because the authority to enter into agreements or stipulations typically requires a higher level of oversight and responsibility, which is often held by supervisors within a legal or social services organization. Supervisors are generally more experienced and have the necessary understanding of legal implications, thereby ensuring that any stipulation aligns with the best interests of the clients and adheres to legal standards.

Clients usually do not have the authority to sign stipulations themselves, as they may not fully understand the legal implications of such agreements. Similarly, while attendees at a legal proceeding may include various legal personnel, not all attorneys present have the authority to sign on behalf of the organization; it is typically designated to those in supervisory roles or specific attorneys with granted authority. Legal assistants, while an important part of the legal team, do not have the authority to bind their clients through stipulations in court without appropriate oversight.