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- 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

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.

Protective and Legal Services: - Information on other legal issues - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executions on judgments - Landlord/tenant information - Law library including online databases and videos - Orders for Protection/Domestic Abuse - Pro -se Forms for self - representation - Process Services Court and Legal Information - Restraining Orders for harassment Coordination of Court Activities: - Accepts payments of fines from traffic and criminal court - Collection and receipt of fees, bonds, and escrow funds - Conciliation Court administration - Coordinates and schedules court's calendars - Coordination of public defender - Divorce/custody records / Other legal records - Files wills Marriage Ceremonies performed by the judge or court administrator - Jury Selection - Jury Selection Fees and Filing - Performs civil marriage ceremonies Licenses and Records

Low-cost educational and training sessions on a variety of subjects regarding immigration-related matters. Presentations are tailored to meet the needs of each individual group, and are available to immigrants and refugees, service providers, legal practitioners, advocates, and the general community.

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.

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

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

- The library maintains a subscription to Westlaw, providing access to a large repository of legal publications, including Minnesota and select federal materials ?- The law clerk offers limited assistance in finding information and determining areas of interest. Some books may be checked out; ask for more information

Offers several services to the community, such as: - Cultural Preservation and Pride: Provides festivals, storytelling circles, and cultural showcases encompassing identity and culture - Economic Independence: Provide programs and tools to help families build economic independence including job training, business consulting, and financial literacy programs - First-Generation Student Scholarship and Mentorship: Offer academic and scholarship resources, college readiness support, and mentorship to help students achieve their educational goals - Information and Resources: Connect families to culturally competent resources in health care and mental health services - Immigration and Legal Education: Offers information to immigrant families about immigration and provide referrals to legal resources

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

Offers a variety of recreational, social, and educational programs, including: - Bingo - Blood pressure checks - Card Groups: "500", Hand and Foot, and quarterly cribbage tournaments - Computer classes - Congregate dining through the Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Program - Country line dancing instruction - Day/extended tours and trips - Foot care clinic - Flu shot clinic in season - Health insurance counseling - Legal service appointments by phone and education/information sessions - Movie of the month - Senior fitness classes - Tax assistance February - April - Transportation to and from the center - Walking group - Woodcarving

Provides administrative support for district court as well as the Constitutional office responsible for: - Keeping court records - Recording and distributing fines and fees - Providing other judicial services Courthouse contains a law library for people researching legal issues and a self help work station with a computer providing free access for research and online legal information databases, as well as a direct-dial phone to find court information, print court forms, speak with self help staff

Law library services including: - Legislative reference services - Online databases/CD-ROMs - Self-help computer resources Additional reference material is located in the Court Administrator's office and is also available to the public upon request

The attorney can help citizens complete civil court forms, assist citizens in understanding the civil court process, and explain options and how to proceed A law library is available in the center offering access to federal caselaw and the caselaw of all 50 states is available, as well as access to United State Code, Minnesota Statutes and numerous other publications specific to Minnesota. - Books on real estate, family law and other areas - Local ordinances - Library staff members are available to assist patrons in locating and using Libary materials - Two public computer stations available that include a subscription to Westlaw - Photocopier available for patron use - Meeting room if reserved in advance - Staff attorney available who can help citizens complete civil court forms, assist citizens in understanding the civil court process, and explain options and how to proceed This service does NOT include legal representation, legal research, strategy, recommendations, or advice

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

Health and safety, emergency preparedness and civic engagement information available to those with limited English proficiency during both emergency, and non-emergency times. Includes information on seasonal flu, disease prevention, home safety, etc. TPT NOW TV: Available to watch via broadcast on channel 2.5 and via livestream at tpt.org/tptnowtv, where you will find live updates on health, safety, weather, and emergency information in multiple languages 24/7. During a state emergency, emergency instructions will be broadcast in four languages live. TPT Web: Updated regularly with health, safety, and emergency resources available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, and some other languages Print and video resources in many languages available in addition to the TPT phone information. Videos available online concerning health, emergency preparedness, and civic engagement. DVDs of each season of TPT TV available for purchase.

Low-cost educational and training sessions on a variety of subjects regarding immigration-related matters. Presentations are tailored to meet the needs of each individual group, and are available to immigrants and refugees, service providers, legal practitioners, advocates, and the general community.

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

Helps individuals connect with attorneys who will provide reduced-cost legal services

Processes court cases filed in Morrison County for the following court offices: - Civil and family court - Conciliation court - Criminal and traffic court - Housing court - Juvenile court - Mental health court - Probate court Other court services: - Collection and disbursement of fines and fees - Coordinates and schedules court calendars - Court-ordered restitution - Court records - Information on other legal issues - Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executes judgments - Jury selection - Law library - Public defender - Temporary restraining order filing

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

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

Processes court cases filed in Stevens County and offers other legal services, including: - Civil court - Conciliation court - Criminal court - Criminal court - Family court - Juvenile court - Probation services - Traffic fines and tickets

The federal agency of the United States providing lawful immigration, naturalization, and citizenship. Adoption: - Offers information and forms about intercountry adoption, determines the suitability and eligibility for prospective adoptive parents, and eligibility of the child immigrating to the United States E-Verify Contact Center: - A contact center available to assist individuals with using E-Verify, password resets, assistance with cases, and technical support. The contact center can help answer questions about E-Verify policies and procedures, Form I-9, and employment eligibility. Family Petition for a Green Card, visa, or Refugee/Asylee status: - Information about the application process for family Green Card holders to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-green-card-holders-permanent-residents. - Information about United States citizens who wish to petition certain family members to receive a Green Card, a fiancé visa, or a K-3 or K-4 based on the relationship ties. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens. - Information about the application process to petition for certain family members to obtain derivative Refugee or Asylee status. More information can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-refugees-and-asylees. Humanitarian Programs and Information: - Lists information for Afghan nationals, employment resources for parolees in the United States, signification public benefits parole for Aliens outside of the United States, temporary protected statuses of certain countries, victims of human trafficking/other crimes, victims of female genital mutilation or cutting, and forced marriages. - Offers information and forms on how to self-petition for a Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) form, T, or U filings. Forms and guidance on how to apply can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/abused-spouses-children-and-parents. - Offers information, guidance, eligibility, and forms about consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and renewals for DACA. DACA applies to children who came to the United States with their parents who were noncitizens, who meet several guidelines, can request a consideration of deferred action for a period of 2 years, subject to renewal, and eligible to request work authorization. The deferred action is an exercise to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. - Provides protection and information to individuals unable to reside in their home countries, individuals who must enter the United States under urgent circumstances, victims of certain crimes, including but not limited to human trafficking, domestic violence, abandonment, neglect, or abuse. Naturalization, Permanent Residency, Visas, and Other Forms: - Access to forms on applying for naturalization, permanent residency, employment verification, replacement of a resident card, family-based forms, employment-based forms, and humanitarian forms - Lists information about the USCIS Policy Manual which is the agency's centralized online repository for the USCIS's immigration policies. More information in the policy manual can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual. - Offers information for temporary workers, permanent workers, and student visas - Provides information for those interested in visiting the United States, how to get a visitor visa, and how to change a nonimmigrant status

Offers in-person support from trained court staff who are available to assist with general procedural information and provide access to court resources. Court staff can: - Explain how to complete court forms - Offer general guidance on court rules, procedures, and practices - Provide information about court cases, when legally permitted - Refer individuals to additional resources when necessary - Supply court-approved forms for specific types of cases, including Conciliation Court, domestic abuse, and harassment matters - Share court calendars and information on scheduling hearings - Some counties may provide specialized self-help centers (e.g., Family Law Self Help Centers). Visit the website for additional information on specialized services. Visit website to find additional information on courts that offer walk-in services, hours, and location: https://mncourts.gov/help-topics/self-help-centers/locations Note: Court staff do not offer legal advice