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Materials for Providers of Legal Self-Help Service

2008 Statewide Conference on Self-Represented Litigants

Self-Help Regional Training Sessions

April 21-22, Milton Marks Conference Center, San Francisco
April 29-30, AOC NCRO, Sacramento


This web site contains information and resource materials from the Self-Help Regional Training Sessions held April 21-22 and April 29-30.

For further information, please contact Joseph Nguyen at 415-865-7533 or at joseph.nguyen@jud.ca.gov.


Day 1 Materials

Guidelines for the Operation of Self-Help Centers in California Trial Courts 

Template for Self-Help Center Memorandum of Understanding

Collaborations with Legal Services / Bar Associations

Scope of Services

A Self-Guided Tour of Your Courthouse from the Perspective of a Self-Represented Litigant

Staffing & Volunteers

Language Access

Data Collection

Ideas RE: Relationships With Court Administrators and Judicial Officers

Worksheets

Providing Services to LEP Litigants

Developing Relationships with Court Administration and Judicial Officers

Developing Relationships with Legal Services and Lawyer Referral Programs

Developing and Maintaining Court/Community Partnerships to Better Serve the Pro Se Litigant

Scope of Services

Providing Distance Services

Using Volunteers


Day 2 Materials

Basic Civil
Collections
Conservatorships
Family Law Update
Landlord-Tenant (Basic)
Landlord-Tenant (Advanced)
Mediation

Basic Civil

Did Someone Sue You for Breach of Contract?

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Collections

Collecting Your Small Claims Judgment

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Conservatorships

Tips for Working with Your Probate Department
SF ACCESS Conservatorships Brochure
SF ACCESS Alternatives to Conservatorship Brochure
Annotated Table of Contents for Conservatorship Training
Probate Code for Establishment of a Conservatorship
Required Forms for Conservatorships
Conservatorship Timeline
How to Get Title to Real Property Without "Probate"

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Landlord-Tenant (Basic)

Workshop Materials (San Francisco)
Powerpoint Presentation (San Francisco)
Workshop Materials (Sacramento)
Powerpoint Presentation (Sacramento)

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Landlord-Tenant (Advanced)

Workshop Materials (San Francisco)
Powerpoint Presentation (San Francisco)
Workshop Materials (Sacramento)
Powerpoint Presentation (Sacramento)

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Family Law Update

Workshop Materials

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Mediation

All Mediation Workshop Materials Combined
A Brief History of San Mateo County's MAP Family LAW ADR Program
San Mateo Rule 5.5 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
San Mateo Notice of Options Form
Sample Scripts for Bench Officers
Consensual Processes vs. Adjudicatory Processes Diagram
San Mateo Family Law ADR Program Home Page
San Mateo Family Law ADR Program FAQ Page
San Mateo Family Law ADR Program Forms Page
Domestic Violence Protocol and Screening Guidelines
Referring a Case to ADR
Complaint Procedure Protocols
Unlawful Detainer Mediation Project Statistics
Stipulated Agreement Form

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