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Program: Self Help @ The Law Library - Sacramento County Public Law Library

Agency: Sacramento County Public Law Library


Resource Number: 27374293
Alternate name: SH@LL, Civil Self Help Center

 Description

Provides limited legal assistance in qualifying civil cases to those without attorneys if they have a case in the Sacramento County court or reside in Sacramento County.

SH@LL can assist with limited types of cases. Some examples of common cases they assist with include:

  • Simple complaints for and answers to breach of contract lawsuits
  • Simple complaints for and answers to personal injury and property damage lawsuits
  • Enforcement of Judgment
  • Motions to Set Aside Default
  • Motions to Extend Time for Service
  • Name Changes and Gender Changes
  • Confidential Safe At Home Name Changes
  • Requests for Entry of Default
  • Oppositions to Civil Forfeitures
  • Claims of Exemption from Wage Garnishment or Bank Levy
  • Motions to and Oppositions to Motions to Compel Discovery
  • Motions to Pay in Installments
  • Oppositions to Motions to Deem Admissions Admitted and for Sanctions
  • Guardianship of the Person Only (obtaining guardianship of a minor)
  • Conservatorship of the Person Only (will be pre-screened for eligibility)
  • Case Management Statements
  • Petition for Succession, Spousal Property Petition, and Small Estate Affidavits

View a comprehensive list of services that they can and cannot assist with on the website.




Program Phones:
916-476-2731
Main - Appointments (Voicemail)

Website: saclaw.org/services/civil-self-help/

Location information
Sites offering this program
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Sacramento County Public Law Library  
Location: 609 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 (Map)
Program Hours:
Phone Hours (Voicemail): Seven days a week, 24-hours;
Law Library Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Description: Located on the corner of Ninth Street and F Street.
Bus Service: SacRT Bus 134, 51, and 102.
Public Transportation SacRT Light Rail Blue and Gold Lines.
Disabilities Access: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids.
Mailing Address: 609 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Any Sacramento County resident or self-represented litigant with a case in Sacramento County Superior Court. Must not have a lawyer and must not be deemed by the court to be a vexatious litigant.

SH@LL is not able to assist people in representing a corporation or in lawsuits against a government entity.
Languages: Spanish, English
Application Process: All assistance is provided by phone. Call and leave a detailed voicemail to request a phone appointment. The call will be returned within 5 business days and if a person's case is deemed eligible, a longer phone appointment/consultation will be scheduled.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: No fee.
Documents Required: Court documents relevant to case.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Sacramento County



 

Agency Background

Programs at Sacramento County Public Law Library
Lawyers in the Library - Sacramento County Public Law Library
Legal Information Services - Sacramento County Public Law Library
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Government - County
Funding: Civil filing fees.
Incorporated: 1891





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