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Evaluation of Model Self-Help Centers Pilot Programs

Model Self-Help Pilot Program - A Report to the Legislature, March 2005 (Prepared by the Center for Families, Children & the Courts)

Materials from Model Self-Help Centers Pilot Programs:

Butte, Glenn, and Tehama

Contra Costa

Fresno

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Butte, Glenn, and Tehama

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment (PDF, 8 KB) (DOC, 38 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Marital Settlement Agreement (PDF, 93 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Petition on Joinder - Grandparent Visitation (PDF, 60 KB) (DOC, 44 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Filing a Dissolution Checklist (PDF, 69 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I want custody of my children." (PDF, 91 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Civil Harassment Checklist (PDF, 74 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I want to get a restraining order against someone." (PDF, 91 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I need help with my divorce." Example 1 (PDF, 74 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I need help with my divorce." Example 2 (PDF, 77 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I want to collect child support." (PDF, 83 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Filing a Claim - Overview (PDF, 61 KB) (DOC, 13 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Amend a Claim (PDF, 60 KB) (DOC, 12 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Appeal a Judgment (PDF, 77 KB) (DOC, 14 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Change a Court Date (PDF, 60 KB) (DOC, 12 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Collect a Judgment (PDF, 99 KB) (DOC, 16 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Countersue (PDF, 78 KB) (DOC, 13 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Name a Defendant (PDF, 69 KB) (DOC, 13 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Prepare and Present Your Case (PDF, 74 KB) (DOC, 17 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Subpoena a Witness (PDF, 72 KB) (DOC, 13 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How to Vacate a Default Judgment (PDF, 80 KB) (DOC, 14 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Instructions to Officer Serving This Writ of Possession (PDF, 56 KB) (DOC, 10 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Locating a Person or Business (PDF, 83 KB) (DOC, 16 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Domestic Violence/Harassment Instructions (PDF, 67 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I want to get a restraining order against someone." (PDF, 91 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Introduction to Guardianship Proceedings - Terms and Definitions (PDF, 15 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I want to file for guardianship/custody of a child." (PDF, 78 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Evictions - Landlords (PDF, 175 KB) (DOC, 81 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Evictions - Tenants (PDF, 151 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Instructions to Officer Serving This Writ of Possession (PDF, 5 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Request for Change of Address or Boxholder Information Needed for Service of Legal Process (PDF, 78 KB) (DOC, 34 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Notice of Motion, Motion; Memorandum of Points and Authorities; Declaration(s); Order After Hearing (PDF, 102 KB) (DOC, 43 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment (PDF, 60 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Civil Harassment Checklist (PDF, 74 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Telephone Triage Checklist - "I want to get a restraining order against someone." (PDF, 91 KB) (produced by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How Do I Prepare for My Hearing? (DOC, 30 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Issues That May Be Addressed (DOC, 49 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Domestic Violence/Harassment Instructions (PDF, 67 KB) (DOC, 28 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Butte This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)


Contra Costa

Virtual Self-Help Law Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.

Form 982(a)(17) Instructions (PDF, 85 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form 982(a)(18) Instructions (PDF, 95 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form FL-330 Instructions (PDF, 71 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-020 Instructions (PDF, 132 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-110 Instructions (PDF, 117 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-140 Instructions (PDF, 141 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-150 Instructions (PDF, 73 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-210 Instructions (PDF, 141 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-211 Instructions (PDF, 76 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-212 Instructions (PDF, 140 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-240 Instructions (PDF, 118 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-248 Instructions (PDF, 85 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-250 Instructions (PDF, 79 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-255 Instructions (PDF, 114 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form GC-260 Instructions (PDF, 76 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form MC-025 Instructions (PDF, 41 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-100 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-105 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-110 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-120 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-125 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-130 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-140 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-170 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-700 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-710 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Form DV-800 Instructions (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Guardianship (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Landlord/Tenants (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Computer Safety (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)


Fresno

Recursos Legales Spanish Self-Help Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (information in English)

Recursos Legales Spanish Self-Help Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (information in Spanish)

Petition for Dissolution, Legal Separation or Nullity Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Response to Petition for Dissolution, Legal Separation or Nullity Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure "PDD" Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Petition to Establish Parental Relationship Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Response to Petition to Establish Parental Relationship Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) Click here for Spanish version This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.

Family Law Notice of Motion Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Order re Child Support, Spousal Support, Attorney Fees - Supplemental Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Family Law Order to Show Cause Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Emergency Order - Supplemental Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Form Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Guardianship Form Instruction PackagesThis is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.> (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Guardianship Supplement (Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian or Conservator) Form Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Unlawful Detainer Form Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Civil Harassment Form Instruction Packages This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)


Los Angeles

Declaration Of Facts In Support Of, Or In Response To, Application For Child Custody And/Or Visitation Orders (DOC, 35 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Declaration Of Facts In Support Of, Or In Response To, Modification For Child Custody And/Or Visitation Orders (DOC, 29 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Manual of Procedure for Processing Default and Uncontested Judgments Pursuant to Family Code Section 2336 This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy. (PDF) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

"New Program to Help Lighten Legal Paperwork," Antelope Valley Press (Oct. 2, 2004).
Click here for more information on the JusticeCorps program

San Francisco

When Witnesses and Victims Go to Court (PDF 135 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center) Click here for Spanish version

Request to Excuse Notice (PDF, 303 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.

Request and Order to Mail Notice (PDF, 280 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.

Declaration of Proposed Guardian (PDF, 422 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.

Request to End Guardianship (PDF, 220 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.

How to End a Guardianship (PDF, 35 KB) (prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) Click here for Spanish version

How to Give Notice (PDF, 42 KB) (prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) Click here for Spanish version

Changing a Child's Name by Court Order (DRAFT) (PDF, 15 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Transferring Property When Someone Dies... (PDF, 37 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) Click here for Spanish version

What Happens to Someone's Property When They Die? (PDF, 131 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) Click here for Spanish version

I Am Being Sued (PDF, 414 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Volunteer Handbook – San Francisco Superior Court Assisting Court Customers with Educational and Self-Help Services (ACCESS) Center (PDF, 51 KB) (prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How can ACCESS help you? (PDF, 39 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

How Do I Represent Myself? (PDF, 92 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Where Do I Go? (PDF, 132 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

No One Deserves to Be Abused: A Guide to Civil Restraining Orders (PDF, 423 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

Need to evict a tenant? (PDF, 156 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

Are you being evicted? (PDF, 109 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

How to Serve (for the person suing) (PDF, 424 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

Fee Waiver Checklist (PDF, 25 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog)

Form 982(a)(17) Instructions (PDF, 1 MB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog)

Form 982(a)(18) Instructions (PDF, 649 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog)

How Do I Represent Myself? (PDF, 92 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog)

How to use a court interpreter (PDF, 465 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) Click for Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Tagalog)

ACCESS Center Flyer (PDF, 443 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.) (Click for Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

ACCESS Center Sign-In Sheet (PDF, 294 KB) (Prepared by the San Francisco ACCESS Center This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How do I collect my judgment? (DOC, 66 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

How do I file a Motion? (DOC, 23 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

What's Next? Plaintiff Civil Harassment Restraining Order Checklist (DOC, 56 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Did You Receive Restraining Order Papers Against You? (DOC, 33 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

Model Surgeon/Physician Declaration (PDF, 13 KB) (prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.)

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