Partners with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) to provide a legal kiosk. Kiosks connect individuals to legal information, self-help services, and statewide legal aid.

Self-help center for individuals choosing to represent themselves in court: - Helps self-represented litigants locate free or low cost legal services and programs, as well as mediation services - Provides information about the court process, practice and procedure - Provides instructions on how to complete court forms and review filled-out forms for completeness related to a variety of court proceedings, including civil actions, conciliation court matters, criminal expungement, family law (including child support, custody and divorce), landlord/tenant law, name changes and more. Staff are able to connect individuals with services that offer legal advice and guidance, however, they are not able to provide legal advice, strategy or research.

Assistance with Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders in Hennepin and Washington counties, and in suburban Ramsey County. Assists individuals who have experienced abuse; advocates help identify options, describe the process, help fill out the necessary paperwork, and go to court if necessary. Criminal and Civil Court Advocacy in Washington and suburban Ramsey counties. Assists victims of domestic abuse related crimes by providing support and information on rights and the criminal justice system. Advocates will attend court appearances with individuals. Legal Clinics to assist with family law, child protection law, and unmarried couples' legal issues. Allows individuals a chance to obtain legal advice from volunteer attorneys. Attorneys explain legal rights, review court documents, and provide advice on the next steps. Legal Services for Immigrant Families Limited Pro Bono legal representation may be available for individuals with complex family law issues. Self-Representation Clinics help low-income individuals represent themselves in family law cases. Volunteer attorneys will write documents, give legal advice, and help clients get ready for mediation, court conferences, and court hearings. Attorneys do not go to court or meet with the other side.

Legal assistance for housing discrimination including: - Refusal to rent due to protected class status (gender, race, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, age, etc.). - Refusal to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, other discrimination in terms and conditions of housing. - HousingLink has additional information and resources regarding Fair Housing including legal help for renters and tenant advocacy.

Trained staff who provides information and answers regarding the civil commitment process. - Informational fact sheets, brochures and pamphlets, website on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act - Referrals to Ombudsman staff for advocacy and support services to those who qualify - Specialized training and presentation to agencies and groups on individualized topics such as pre-petition issues, post-petition issues, neuroleptic medications, effective advocacy - Up-to-date information on proposed or new changes to the law

Provides legal services including: - Creditor problems and harassment by bill collectors - Contract-for-Deed issues - Custody and visitation issues - Divorce - Evictions - Family issues - Fuel assistance - Garnishment - Housing code violations - Landlord-tenant issues including leases, evictions, denials of subsidized housing, fair housing, repair issues, etc. - Mortgage foreclosures - Representation for General Assistance, MFIP, Food Benefits, and Medical Assistance - Unemployment compensation - Utilities - Supplemental Security Income Legal Clinics: Virtual advice regarding Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Social Security is available Home visits may be possible Legal Aid does not handle adoption, paternity, or wills, but special circumstance cases are considered Assistance may involve representation, advice, or referral. The demand for services is high and Legal Aid is unable to handle all requests for assistance. There are established case priorities and, in some instances, waiting lists have become necessary to allocate services. Advice appointments may occur in person, on the phone, electronically, at clinics, or outreach.

- Blue Earth County Law library services - May instruct in legal research - Free access to Westlaw, online legal research tool, and self-help center

Processes court cases filed in Polk County and offers other legal services, including: - Civil court - Court records - Criminal state trial court - Family court - Juvenile court - Law Library - Order for protection forms - Probate court - Traffic court

Law library which provides monthly family law clinics. Lawyers are able to review legal papers, answer questions about the law and provide advice about court procedures. Attorneys can advise about: - Child support motions - Criminal expungement - Custody matters - Divorce - Orders for Protection - Parenting time (visitation) Some individuals may also be eligible for personalized consultations following their initial session. More information will be provided about how to apply for direct legal assistance during the clinics. Also provides general legal reference services.

- Judicial Center - Main Site: Has collections of print and electronic resources. The collections support federal, state, and local legal research. Also has a print collection of ordinances for cities and townships in Dakota County. Many materials are also available for the general public needing basic resources on legal issues that affect their day-to-day lives. - Galaxie Library Site: Has a core print collection of Minnesota law and practice materials. On Westlaw, it also has federal and state primary law from all U.S. jurisdictions, plus analytical and practice materials. - Reference assistance - Family and Consumer Clinics for brief legal advice - Monthly Continuing Legal Education sessions

Protective and Legal Services: - Orders for protection/domestic abuse - Restraining orders for harassment - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments Court and Legal Information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on other legal issues Coordination of Court Activities: - Coordination of public defenders (Public defenders need to be referred from the courts, individuals can not be self-referred.) - Coordinates and schedules court calendars - Coordination of jury selection Fees and Filing: - Collection and receipt of fees, bonds and escrow funds - Notary public - Files Notary Public registration, wills and minister credentials Marriage Ceremonies: - Performs civil marriage ceremonies

Administers legal programs and services through offices in Anoka, Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, and Wilmar. Helps eligible clients through direct representation, brief advice, and through participating in community legal education programs and clinics. Services include: - Family law - Housing issues - Public benefits - Employment - Criminal expungement - Consumer dept Does not provide representation in CRIMINAL law matters

Clinic gives people the opportunity to make a half-hour appointment to come in and talk to a volunteer attorney regarding general questions about the legal processes of family court

Protective and Legal Services: - Orders for Protection form assistance - Restraining orders for harassment - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments - Performs civil marriage ceremonies Court and Legal Information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library including book loan, legislative reference services, and online databases/CD ROMs - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on other legal issues Coordination of Court Activities: - Coordination of public defender - Coordinates and schedules court's calendars - Coordinates jury selection Fees and Filing: - Collection and receipt of fees, bonds, and escrow funds - Notary Public - Files wills Licenses and Records: - Divorce/custody records - Other legal records

Services: - Temporary Restraining Order filing office - Abused Children and Adults services - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments Court and legal information: - Landlord/tenant information - Law library - Pro-se forms for self-representation - Information on legal issues - Notary Public - Files Notary Public registration, wills, and minister credentials - Performs civil marriage ceremonies - Publish Divorce Decrees - Divorce/custody records - Other legal records - Jury selection

Processes court cases filed in Lyon County and offers other legal services including: - Civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases - Juror information - Law library - Processes court fees and records

Maintains case records for civil, family, probate, traffic, criminal, juvenile, and conciliation court. :

Provides administrative support for district court and is responsible for keeping court records, recording and distributing fines and fees, and providing other judicial services to the court and citizens. Courthouse contains a law library for people researching legal issues.

Provides speakers on various legal issues including: - Criminal justice system - Child abuse - Elder abuse - Victims rights - Sexual assault - Child support - Mental health commitments - Major economic crime - Juvenile offenders - Drug prosecution - Gang prosecution - Child protection - And functions of the County Attorney's Office

- Continuing legal education - Law-related education assistance for schools - Speakers bureau

Provides free 30 minute consultation with a volunteer attorney for all areas of civil law

Reviews final decisions of District Courts, state agencies and local governments. Court of Appeals Self-Help Center: online answers to common questions concerning appeals

The Court Administration office is a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. The office does can provide information but does not give legal advice. This office can also provide information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys.

The Library staff is available to answer basic questions, locate materials, and assist with legal research. Library staff cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of legal materials. Books without a reference sticker are available to be checked out; to do so, list the name of the item along with your name and phone number on the sign-out sheet on the front counter. Books can be checked out for a one week period. Westlaw legal database is available to the public. Printing is allowed at cost, internet usage within the Library is for legal research only. There is also a photocopier available to the public for use in copying library materials.

- Judicial Center - Main Site: Has collections of print and electronic resources. The collections support federal, state, and local legal research. Also has a print collection of ordinances for cities and townships in Dakota County. Many materials are also available for the general public needing basic resources on legal issues that affect their day-to-day lives. - Galaxie Library Site: Has a core print collection of Minnesota law and practice materials. On Westlaw, it also has federal and state primary law from all U.S. jurisdictions, plus analytical and practice materials. - Reference assistance - Family and Consumer Clinics for brief legal advice - Monthly Continuing Legal Education sessions