General Covid-19 Information: Resources to stay advised of the current situation and protect oneself and others and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response: https://covid19.ca.gov/
- California Department of Public Health: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx
- California Library Association: https://www.cla-net.org/page/7-1
- CDC Coronavirus Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: https://sandiegolawlibrary.org/overview-benefits-provided-cares-act/
- Coronavirus Website: https://www.coronavirus.gov/
- County of Los Angeles: https://lacounty.gov/covid19/
- County of Los Angeles Public Health: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
- COVID-19 Los Angeles Community Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/mobilebasic
- Coronavirus LibGuides: https://libguides.fdlp.gov/c.php?g=1005541
- Western Center on Law & Justice: https://wclp.org/covid-19-coronavirus-information-response-and-considerations/
- World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1
Abuse & Harassment: Unwanted contact or harm by another person. Courts can grant restraining orders to protect against domestic violence, workplace violence, elder abuse, and other harms.
Child Abuse - Any type of cruelty towards a child, such as physical attacks, mental abuse, or neglect.
- LA Law Library Online Class, Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
Domestic Violence - Abuse or threat of abuse toward an “intimate partner” such as a current or former romantic partner or spouse.
- 211 LA County: https://www.211la.org/domestic-violence
- California Women’s Law Center: https://www.cwlc.org/2020/03/cwlc-covid-19/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=cd43a85c-5f59-4e6e-8fe4-5d751e6d0169
- Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law: https://www.hbcfl.org/service-changes-in-response-to-coronavirus-cambios-en-el-servicio-en-respuesta-al-coronavirus/
- LA Superior Court: If you are a litigant who requires self-help services, you may call 213-830-0845 to seek assistance with Restraining Order forms packets over the phone and referrals for additional self-help services.
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): https://lafla.org/get-help/domestic-violence-family-law/
- Levitt Quinn: https://levittquinn.org/
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders - Court order that can help protect those who have been abused or threatened with abuse.
- California Courts: https://www.courts.ca.gov/43589.htm
Elder Abuse - Mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person. Can take many forms: physical, financial, neglect, psychological or sexual.
- 211 LA County: https://www.211la.org/seniors-older-adults
- Bet Tzedek (Information available in Spanish & English): https://www.bettzedek.org/our-services/resources/
- California Department of Social Services: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services
Workplace Violence - Act or threat of violence, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assaults, directed toward people at work or on duty.
- California State Department of Industrial Relations: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Workplace-Violence.html
Accessing Court Records: Find information on how and where to access court records.
- LA Law Library, Online Class, How to Access Court Records: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- LA Superior Court: http://www.lacourt.org/generalinfo/Archives/GI_AR001.aspx
- United States District Court, Central District of California: https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/records
Alternatives for Going to Court for a Court Hearing: If you cannot or do not wish to go to court in person, there are options available to attend some types of court hearings remotely or push back the date.
Continuance - Where to find information on how to ask the court for a continuance of your case or a hearing (change a date to a date in the future)
- LA Law Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/LASC%20Continuances.pdf
Courtcall - Find out how to request a telephone appearance so you don't have to go to court in person.
- LA Law Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/AMENDED%20Updated%20How%20to%20Attend%20Your%20Court%20Hearing%20by%20Phone.pdf
Appeals: The process for asking a higher court to overrule or modify a lower court’s decision.
- LA Law Library Online Class, Appeals: How the Court Process Works: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- 2nd District Court of Appeals: https://www.courts.ca.gov/2dca.htm
Bankruptcy: A legal process to protect a person or business who cannot pay their debts, and ensure that creditors are treated fairly.
- Public Counsel (in Spanish & English): http://www.publiccounsel.org/stories?id=0290
Census 2020: Every ten years, the federal government collects basic information about every person in the country to determine where resources should be allocated.
- United States Census 2020:https://2020census.gov/en/news-events/press-kits/covid-19.html?cid=20412
Child Welfare & Benefits: Services designed to ensure that children are safe and families have the necessary tools for the child’s well-being.
- Alliance for Children’s Rights: https://kids-alliance.org/covid-19/
Civil Rights: Fundamental legal rights of every person, like equality before the law, due process, free speech and petition, among many others.
- HHS Office for Civil Rights in Action: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr-bulletin-3-28-20.pdf
- LA Law Library Online Class, Civil Rights: Where You Begin: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
Conservatorship: The legal authority to make decisions for an adult who is unable to make their own decisions.
- Bet Tzedek (in Spanish & English): https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/hidden-classes/1518-help-with-becoming-an-adult-s-legal-conservator-april2020.html
- Getting Help for Severe Mental Illness: The LPS Conservatorship Process: Bet Tzedek LPS
Contracts Law (Formation and Breach): How to make an agreement legally binding (through formation of a contract), and what happens when one side doesn’t perform as agreed (breach of contract).
- LA Law Library Online Class, Know Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Reading & Negotiating Business Contracts (Business Series): https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- Los Angeles County Department of Business and Consumer Affairs: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/contracts/
Courthouse & Government Closures: During Covid-19, there will be updates on courthouse and government buildings operation hours.
- LA Superior Court: Open Courtrooms and Coverage
Credit and Debt: Money that is owed such as credit card bills, loan payments, etc., and the rights of the person who owes the money (debtor) and the person to whom it is owed (creditor).
- LA Law Library, Online Class, Dealing with Debt: Where You Begin: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
Auto Loan Payments - Payments relating to the purchase of an automobile or other vehicle.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/worried-about-making-your-auto-loan-payments-your-lender-may-have-options-to-help/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OFE_libraries
Student Loans - Money borrowed by students to pay for or support their education. Federal student loan borrowers may be entitled to COVID-19 related relief.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-student-loans-and-coronavirus-pandemic/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wc&utm_term=April12020
Criminal Law: Laws that are punishable by imprisonment and the procedures for enforcing them.
Cleaning Criminal Records - Certain misdemeanors can be changed to "expunged" on your record showing the case was effectively dismissed.
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): https://lafla.org/get-help/expungement/
Disability Benefits: Benefits designed to assist people with a physical or mental impairment.
- Employment Development Department (EDD): https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Disaster Relief: Financial and other assistance to help rebuild and recover after a disaster, including COVID-19.
- LawHelpCA.org: https://lawhelpca.org/disaster-relief-information
- Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA): https://www.nlsla.org/projects/legal-services-fire-survivors/
Driving Laws: Laws that regulate vehicles and traffic.
Traffic Laws
- Traffic and Non-traffic Infraction Matters: Traffic and Non-Traffic Infraction Matters.pdf
Traffic Tickets - Notices issued by law enforcement to motorists or other road users, indicating that the user has violated traffic laws.
- LA Superior Court: https://www.lacourt.org/division/traffic/traffic2.aspx
Employers: Responsibilities of employers under the new coronavirus legislation, including federal and state wage and hour implications, paid sick leave and expanded family leave.
- California Labor & Workforce Development Agency: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart
- California Lawyers Association, Employer Concerns, Navigating COVID-19 Issues (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ydFVm44oSs&feature=emb_title
- California Lawyers Association, Employer Concerns, Navigating COVID-19 Issues (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT9v8vASJVA
- California Lawyers Association: Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Notify Your Employees About HR 6201 Rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRfckM4O9ak&feature=emb_title
- U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources#section-header-2
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
- Koreatown Youth+ Community Center: https://www.kyccla.org/press-release/kycc-program-updates-during-the-covid-19-emergency/
- Little Tokyo Service Center: https://www.ltsc.org/smallbiz_covid19/
- MarketWatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/you-cant-get-fired-for-having-the-coronavirus-but-your-boss-can-take-your-temperature-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-reshaping-workplace-laws-2020-03-27
- U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources#section-header-4
Employees: Benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19. Includes unemployment, workers’ compensation, job-protected leave and the rights of agricultural workers.
Agricultural Workers - An agricultural worker maintains crops such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts, or looks after livestock and may include agricultural inspectors, graders and sorters, and farmworkers.
- United Farm Workers: https://ufw.org/
General Guidance - Employer and employee responsibilities for health and safety, paid sick leave and expanded family leave.
- California Labor & Workforce Development Agency: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
- Benefits.Gov: https://www.benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources
- Marketwatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/you-cant-get-fired-for-having-the-coronavirus-but-your-boss-can-take-your-temperature-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-reshaping-workplace-laws-2020-03-27
Hourly Workers - Rights and protections for employees paid by the hour.
- California Employment Law Report: https://www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/2020/03/california-wage-and-hour-considerations-during-the-coronavirus/
- California Department of Industrial Relations: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Employee Health and Safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=7Umu1cvBFHk&feature=emb_title
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Employee Leave Laws: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYPM4c3kvvo&feature=emb_title
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Employee Benefits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMglRy0G-sc&feature=emb_title
Paid Family Leave - Wage benefits to workers who need to take time off to take care a family member.
- California Employment Development Department (EDD): https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Paid Sick Leave - Wage benefits to workers who are unable to work due to illness or medical reasons.
- California Employment Development Department (EDD): https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): https://www.ncsl.org/research/labor-and-employment/paid-sick-leave.aspx
Unemployment Benefits - Cash benefits available to eligible workers who become unemployed or partially unemployed through no fault of their own.
- California Employment Development Department (EDD): https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm#UIBenefits
Workers’ Compensation - Benefits for those unable to do their usual job because of job-related illness or injury.
- California Department of Industrial Relations: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/dwc_home_page.htm
Workers’ Rights - Rights guaranteed to workers by law.
- Bet Tzedek Legal Services: https://www.bettzedek.org/our-services/resources/
- California Labor & Workforce Development Agency: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart
- Legal Aid at Work: https://legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/coronavirus-faq/
- MarketWatch: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/you-cant-get-fired-for-having-the-coronavirus-but-your-boss-can-take-your-temperature-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-reshaping-workplace-laws-2020-03-27
- Worker’s Guide (English): The Worker's Guide_ Your Rights During Coronavirus (COVID-19) (English)
- Worker’s Guide (Spanish): La guía del trabajador_ Sus derechos durante el coronavirus (COVID-19) (Spanish)
Family Law: Divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, guardianship and adoption, and other issues affecting families.
Child Custody - Rights and responsibilities between parents and their child or children.
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: General Information about Custody & Support (English & Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pce_ggQxX8Q&feature=emb_title
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): https://lafla.org/get-help/domestic-violence-family-law/
- Levitt Quinn: https://levittquinn.org/
Child Support - Money paid by one parent to help support their child or children.
- California Child Support Services: https://childsupport.ca.gov/
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: General Information about Custody & Support (English & Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pce_ggQxX8Q&feature=emb_title
- Levitt Quinn: https://levittquinn.org/
- Child Visitation California Courts: https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-custody.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=en
- Levitt Quinn: https://levittquinn.org/
Child Visitation - Plan for how parents will spend time with their child or children.
- California Courts: https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-custody.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=en
- Levitt Quinn: https://levittquinn.org/
Divorce - Marriage that is legally ended by a judge’s order—also known as “dissolution.”
- California Courts: https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-divorce.htm
- LA Law Library Online Class, Divorce & Separation: Where You Begin: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- Levitt Quinn: https://levittquinn.org/
Food and Nutrition Assistance: Public benefit programs that provide meal or food assistance to eligible participants.
- CalFresh Food Benefits (English): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/20200415-EBT-Online-Flyer-AVAILABLE-NOW-En.pdf
- CalFresh Food Benefits (Spanish): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/20200415-EBT-Online-Flyer-AVAILABLE-NOW-Sp.pdf
- EBT Online Frequently Asked Questions (English): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/20200408-EBT-Online-FAQ-Sheet-En.pdf
- EBT Online Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish): https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/20200408-EBT-Online-FAQ-Sheet-Sp.pdf
- Karsh Center: https://mcusercontent.com/77dd7577cb0bd233dd9d42852/files/7ee94aca-3dcc-492d-9b53-ac898f372269/Karsh_Center_Food_Pantry.pdf
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA: https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19
Food Safety: Proper handling, preparation, and storage of food to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Foster Youth: Information relating to minor children placed in the foster care.
- Alliance for Children’s Rights: https://kids-alliance.org/covid-19/
Guardianship: The legal authority to make decisions for a minor whose parents cannot or will not properly care for them.
- Public Counsel: http://www.publiccounsel.org/stories?id=0290
Healthcare: Laws relating to medical services and providers.
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Targeting Healthcare Provider Employment Concerns (English & Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7bdrtqpbds&feature=emb_title
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Immediate Challenges Facing Hospitals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKn6rA5OtGk&feature=emb_title
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Telehealth Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG5E_pKgWCw&feature=emb_title
Advance Healthcare Directives - Legal document that states written wishes for medical care and/or names a specific person to carry out those wishes.
- ABA Commission on Law & Aging: https://bcan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ABA-Myths-and-facts-about-Advance-Directives.pdf
- California Advance Healthcare Directive: https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/bioethics/documents/AdvanceDirective_English-easy-read.pdf
- California Courts: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/Advanced-HealthCare-Directive-Form_031620.pdf
- Coalition for Compassionate Care of California: https://coalitionccc.org/tools-resources/advance-care-planning-resources/frequently-asked-questions-faq-about-advance-health-care-directives/
- Kaiser Permanente: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/documents/advance-directives-kp.pdf
Homeless Assistance: Programs and services to help unhoused persons or those at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Shelters - Service agencies that provide temporary residence, food, healthcare, or other support service for people experiencing homelessness.
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) (English): https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=2626-2019-2020-lahsa-winter-shelter-program-list.pdf
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) (Spanish): https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=4145-lahsa-winter-shelter-program-2019-2020-list-spanish
- PATH: https://www.epath.org/
Housing & Landlord/Tenant: The rights and obligations of those who own property occupied by others and those who rent or lease property; can be residential or for business.
Tenant Protections (Eviction Moratorium) - Tenants’ rent payment is temporarily delayed; courts’ temporarily suspension of eviction proceedings due to non-payment of rent.
- Astanehe Law: http://astanehelaw.com/2020/03/20/the-complete-guide-to-covid-19-coronavirus-california-tenant-protections/
- California Lawyers Association, Navigating COVID-19 Issues: Overview of California’s Eviction Moratorium (English & Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tjLEexXnjQ&feature=emb_title
- Covid-19: California Tenant Protections: COVID-19 CA Tenant Protections.pdf
- Heart L.A. (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Ho76PRJ3rRM&app=desktop
- Heart L.A. (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxXZIKY_YaM
- National Low Income Housing Coalition: https://nlihc.org/coronavirus-and-housing-homelessness
- Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County: https://www.nlsla.org/covid-19-legal-changes/
- The Governor’s Executive Order on Evictions: Analysis of Eviction
Immigration: Laws and procedures relating to individuals entering the United States, including detention, court hearings, and citizenship.
Asylum - Protection for people who have suffered or have been threatened based on their race, religion, nationality, political beliefs, or membership in particular social groups.
- Esperanza (English & Spanish): https://a43bef2d-528e-48ae-a5e2-717d13947485.filesusr.com/ugd/a7013a_6812c58336c24eed888efae76c2261a7.pdf
- Carecen: https://www.carecen-la.org/legal_services
Citizenship - Status of being or process of becoming a citizen of a specific country.
Custodians of Unaccompanied Minors - Adults who are responsible for unaccompanied minors’ care and safety during immigration proceedings.
Detained Adults - Persons held in immigration detention centers pending their case processing, release, or removal.
Healthcare - Laws relating to medical services and providers.
- Bet Tzedek Legal Services: https://www.bettzedek.org/our-services/resources/
- National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/issues/health-care/update-on-access-to-health-care-for-immigrants-and-their-families/
U-Visa - A type of visa that can protect victims of certain crimes by making it safer to report crime to or help law enforcement.
Undocumented - Immigrants who are non-U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, do not have current visas, or have not been approved for legal residency in the U.S.
- California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance: https://ciyja.org/covid19/
Insurance Claims: How and where to file claims for unemployment, workers compensation, disability, health and other types of insurance.
- California Employment Development Department (EDD): https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Legal Information by Phone: Telephone assistance with questions about eviction/housing, domestic violence, immigration, employment or other legal issues.
LA Law Library - Reference assistance and free e-delivery up to 25 pages available remotely by email, chat or telephonically.
- Remote Services: Patron Information.pdf
Lawyers in the Library at LA Law Library - Volunteer lawyers provide free consultations with people who have legal problems to discuss. To schedule a free telephonic consultation with a lawyer, please click the link below.
- Lawyers in the Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/hidden-classes/1422-lawyers-in-the-library-2020.html
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Toll-free hotlines in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Filipino (Tagalog), Korean, and Thai. Topics covered include: landlord/tenant, immigration, domestic violence and more, please see website for further information.
Bet Tzedek Legal Services - Assistance available by phone or email for conservatorship, employment rights, small business, healthcare, elder abuse, small claims and more. Please see website for further information about topics covered.
- Bet Tzedek Intake Line: https://www.bettzedek.org/our-services/resources/
Christian Legal Aid - Free telephonic consultations available to speak with an attorney. Areas covered include: family law, small claims, probate and more, please see website for more information about topics covered.
- Telephonic Legal Consultation: http://www.cla-la.org/events.html
Esperanza Immigrants Rights Project - Information on Immigration Court and Self-Help services for immigrants facing deportation. Please see website for further information.
- Information in English & Spanish: https://a43bef2d-528e-48ae-a5e2-717d13947485.filesusr.com/ugd/a7013a_6812c58336c24eed888efae76c2261a7.pdf
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) - Assistance available by phone or email for domestic violence, eviction, government benefits, student loans and more. Please see website for complete list of topics covered.
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/Coronavirus%20Prevention_LAFLA.pdf
LA Superior Court - Self-help services from the courts available to litigants seeking assistance with Restraining Order form packets over the phone and referrals for additional self-help. Call (213) 830-0845.
- LA Superior Court Self-Help Hotline: http://www.lacourt.org/selfhelp/selfhelp.aspx
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) - Telephonic help line available for legal assistance with housing, social security, family law, health advocacy, personal debt, bankruptcy and others. Please see website for complete list of topics.
- NLSLA Hotline: https://www.nlsla.org/covid-19-legal-changes/
Public Counsel - Telephonic assistance available for legal issues concerning children and youth, immigration, bankruptcy, veteran benefit claims and discharge upgrades, and more. Please see website for complete list.
- Public Counsel Intake Line: http://www.publiccounsel.org/stories?id=0290
Legal Deadlines and Extensions: Information about changes to deadlines that have been affected by court closures.
Continuance - Where to find information on how to ask the court for a continuance of your case or a hearing (change a date to a date in the future).
- LA Law Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/LASC%20Continuances.pdf
Courtcall - Find out how to request a telephone appearance so you don't have to go to court in person.
- LA Law Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/AMENDED%20Updated%20How%20to%20Attend%20Your%20Court%20Hearing%20by%20Phone.pdf
Court Closures - Find information about what courts are closed and for how long.
- One Legal: https://support.onelegal.com/california-court-updates-covid-19
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Traffic and Non-traffic Infraction Matters: Traffic and Non-Traffic Infraction Matters.pdf
Filing Court Documents - How do I file my court documents while the court clerks offices are closed due to COVID-19.
- Family Law Ex Parte Update: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/FamilyLawExParteUpdate.pdf
- LA Law Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/03%2031%2020%20Options%20for%20filing%20court%20documents.pdf
Services available at LA Superior Court - Find out what types of hearings and matters are still happening at LA Superior Court.
Legal Research: Finding answers or solutions to a legal question by looking into published sources of law such as cases and statutes or summaries and treatises.
- LA Law Library: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/
- LA Law Library Research Databases (Lexis and Nolo databases log-in information): https://www.lalawlibrary.org/legal-research/research-databases
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, LGBT+ Legal Resources: Resources on the rights of and services available to persons of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender orientation.
- Los Angeles LGBT Center: https://lalgbtcenter.org/social-service-and-housing/legal-services/legal-clinic-lawyer-referral-service
Mental Health Services: Availability of and options for accessing mental health support and counseling services.
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine#crisis
Notarizing Legal Documents: Information on affixing seal and signature of a public notary to legalize a document.
- National Notary Association: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2020/03/notaries-precautions-coronavirus
Price Gouging/Scams: Scams, fraudulent overcharging, or dishonestly raising prices (on goods or services) beyond market value in a time of crisis.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/beware-coronavirus-related-scams/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wc&utm_term=April12020
- Internal Revenue Services (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-warning-about-coronavirus-related-scams-watch-out-for-schemes-tied-to-economic-impact-payments
- Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/coronavirus/
- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): https://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/price-gouging-state-statutes.aspx
Prisoners' Rights and Prison Release Protocols: Prison inmates' civil rights and procedures for obtaining release from incarceration.
- Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office: https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/district-attorney-jackie-lacey-directs-deputy-district-attorneys-help-reduce-jail
- The Marshall Project: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/03/17/tracking-prisons-response-to-coronavirus
Probate of Wills & Estates: How the property of someone who has died gets distributed.
- LA Law Library, Online Class, Estate Probate & Trusts: Where You Begin: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
Real Estate: Rights of those who own homes, land, buildings, natural resources, etc.
Foreclosure: Lender legally imposing sale of mortgaged property to recover real estate loan balance from borrower unable to pay.
Mortgage Payments: Borrower’s regularly scheduled payments of a real property loan’s principal and interest amounts to a lender.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/guide-coronavirus-mortgage-relief-options/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wc&utm_term=April12020
Restraining Order for Protection: How to stop a person or entity from taking actions harmful to another
- LA Superior Court: http://www.lacourt.org/selfhelp/selfhelp.aspx
Small Claims: Legal dispute over money or other property, valued less than $10,000 for individuals, and under $5,000 for corporations.
- LA Law Library Online Class, Small Claims: Where You Begin: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/small-claims-and-mediation/
Social Security Assistance: Federal financial support for nutritional, medical, and/or housing needs of qualifying low-income, disabled, and/or elderly individuals.
- U.S. Social Security: http://www.lacourt.org/selfhelp/selfhelp.aspx
State/Federal Orders: Government directives about COVID-19 or Novel Coronavirus
Emergency Declarations: Government proclamation authorizing access to levels of human and material resources needed to address extreme states of emergency.
- California Courts: https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/court-emergency-orders-6794321
Safer at Home: Government public safety measure directing people to stay home (in groups under ten persons, six feet apart,) and to go out only for essential services.
- Mayor Eric Garcetti: https://www.lamayor.org/sites/g/files/wph446/f/article/files/SAFER_AT_HOME_ORDER2020.03.19.pdf
- Office of Governor Gavin Newsom: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/19/governor-gavin-newsom-issues-stay-at-home-order/
Tax Filings/Tax Breaks: COVID-19 extensions to file and pay California and federal income taxes.
- Bet Tzedek Legal Services: https://www.bettzedek.org/our-services/resources/
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/are-you-military-and-getting-ready-do-your-taxes-make-sure-you-know-how-file-free/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OFE_libraries
- Economic Impact Payments: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
- IRS Coronovirus Page: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Trademarks/Copyrights: Legal ways to protect your creative efforts and products
- LA Law Library, Online Class, Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Copyrights & Trade Secrets (Business Series): https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/onlineclasses-2020.html
- United States Patent and Trademark Office: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-announces-extension-certain-patent-and-trademark-related-timing
Utilities: COVID-19 resources for changes in bills including electricity, gas, water, cable, and telephone.
- National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC): https://www.naruc.org/compilation-of-covid-19-news-resources/state-response-tracker/
Veterans' Assistance: Remote services including financial, housing, healthcare, benefits and claims available to veterans and their families.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Tax Filing Assistance: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/are-you-military-and-getting-ready-do-your-taxes-make-sure-you-know-how-file-free/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OFE_libraries
- LA County Military & Veterans Affairs: https://mva.lacounty.gov/
