2018 State of the Court

STATE OF THE COURT REPORT | 2018 EDITION

Self-help center staff conducts a Small Claims Action Workshop with the public discussing most common issues.

SELF-HELP Many litigants that appear before a judicial officer in SBCSC are self-represented. Meaning, these are individuals who advocate on their own behalf, rather than being represented and guided through the legal process by an attorney. Through designated funding secured through the Judicial Council and from local community organizations, SBCSC provides assistance to litigants in Family Law, Child Support, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant (eviction), and Small Claims cases who are not represented by an attorney. To meet the evolving needs of our community, SBCSC has expanded resources available in 2018 which included: new workshops, collaborations with other agencies, and an additional resource center location, to name a few.

RESOURCE CENTERS

On a first-come, first-served basis, the Resource Center provides self-represented litigants with assistance in-person, by phone and also by email with family law, child support, guardianship, landlord-tenant (eviction), and small claims cases. Resource Center staff can answer questions regarding court processes and procedures, review forms for completion, provide educational materials (including samples), and referral information for local non-profit organizations. Resource Centers are located throughout the county including at the Historic Courthouse, Joshua Tree Courthouse, Victorville Courthouse, Rancho Cucamonga Law Library, Child Support and Barstow Courthouses.

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