| Baltimore
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Circuit
Court for Baltimore County |
| Name
of program itself: |
Pro
Se Office |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
County
Courts Building |
| Address
of program line 2 - Main location: |
401
Bosley Avenue |
| City: |
Towson |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21204 |
| Phone
for the public: |
(410)
887-3446 |
| E-mail
for the public: |
circuitcourt@co.ba.md.us |
| Website
for the public: |
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/circuit/family/prose.html |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Baltimore
County |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Guardianship |
| Program
started: |
September,
1994 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
Written
guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family,
Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms - Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - Family |
|
Web-based
information in English - Family |
|
Web-based
information in other languages - Family |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
|
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| Calvert
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Circuit
Court for Calvert County, Maryland |
| Name
of program itself: |
Family
Law self-represented Advice clinic |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
Courthouse,
175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 |
| City: |
Prince
Frederick |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
20678 |
| Phone
for the public: |
(410)
535-1600 |
| Fax
for the public: |
(410)
414-2473 |
| E-mail
for the public: |
patricia.veitch@courts.state.md.us |
| Website
for the public: |
www.courts.state.md.us |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Calvert
County, Maryland |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Guardianship |
| Program
started: |
July,
2000 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with only non-attorneys |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family,
Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms - Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in English - Family |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
|
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| Carroll
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Circuit
Court for Carroll County, MD |
| Name
of agency that operates program if different from above: |
Family
Law Administration |
| Name
of program itself: |
Family
Law Advice Clinic |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
55
N. Court Street |
| Address
of program line 2 - Main location: |
Suite
208 |
| City: |
Westminster |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21157 |
| Phone
for the public: |
(410)
386-2751 |
| Fax
for the public: |
(410)
751-5339 |
| E-mail
for the public: |
pwelliver@ccg.carr.org |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Carroll
County, Maryland |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Guardianship |
| Program
started: |
June,
2005 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
A
volunteer program |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Telephone
assistance - Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in English -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord Tenant, General Civil, Small
Claims, Traffic, Other |
|
Web-based
information in other languages -
Family, Domestic Violence, Landlord
Tenant, General Civil, Small Claims, Traffic, Other |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
| Program
provides training regarding working with self-represented litigants
for: |
Program
volunteers |
| Does
this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task
force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the
highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding
self-represented litigants? |
Statewide |
| Other
relevant description or information: |
Legal
assistance is provided only in the Family Law Advice Clinic on a
first come, first serve basis. There
are bilingual court staff personnel who are available for
translation of legal advice, but not dispensing legal advice
themselves. There is a
computer terminal available to the public that has
www.peoples-law.com as its homepage; this web site can be translated
into many languages. The
family and domestic forms are available in English and Spanish. |
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| Cecil
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Circuit
Court for Cecil County |
| Name
of program itself: |
Pro
Se Assistance Program |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
129
East Main Street |
| City: |
Elkton |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21921 |
| Phone
for the public: |
(410)
996-1157 |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Cecil
County |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Guardianship |
| Program
started: |
July,
2001 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
Written
guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Telephone
assistance -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in English -
Family, Domestic Violence |
| Does
this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task
force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the
highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding
self-represented litigants? |
Statewide |
|
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| Fredrick
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Frederick
County Circuit Court |
| Name
of program itself: |
Family
Law Clinic |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
100
W. Patrick Street |
| City: |
Frederick |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21701 |
| Phone
for the public: |
Walk-in
only |
| Website
for the public: |
www.courts.state.md.us |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Frederick
County |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Guardianship |
| Program
started: |
April,
1987 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in English -
Family, Domestic Violence |
| This
center provides training regarding working with self-represented
litigants for: |
Attorneys |
| Do
you have a high-level, broadly based commission or task force,
sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the highest court
in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding self-represented
litigants? |
Statewide |
| Other
relevant description or information: |
This
walk-in family law clinic for self-represented litigants operates on
Tuesdays from 8:30 am to
4:00 pm. It is a 'first
come first served' basis. There are income eligibility requirements.
Interpreters are provided on an as needed basis. |
|
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| Kent
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Kent
County Circuit Court |
| Name
of program itself: |
Family
Law Assistance Program (FLAP) |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
103
N. Cross Street |
| City: |
Chestertown |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21620 |
| Phone
for the public: |
(410)
810-1059 |
| Website
for the public: |
www.courts.state.md.us |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Kent
County Maryland |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Other |
| Program
started: |
August,
2000 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
Written
guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms -
Family, Domestic Violence, Other |
|
Telephone
assistance - Family |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms - Family |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials - Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - Family |
|
Web-based
information in other languages - Family |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
|
Videotaped
workshops - Family |
| Does
this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task
force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the
highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding
self-represented litigants? |
Statewide |
| Other
relevant description or information: |
This
program is currently offered weekly on Wednesday mornings and twice
a month on Monday evenings. |
|
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| Queen
Anne's County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Queen
Anne's County Circuit Court |
| Name
of program itself: |
Family
Law Assistance |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
100
Court House Square |
| City: |
Centreville |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21617 |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
Other |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
This
program serves the County but
is not restricted to only County residents. |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
| Program
started: |
February,
2000 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual staff |
|
A
volunteer program |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
A
system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services
-
Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in English -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in other languages -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
In-person
workshops -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
| Program
provides training regarding working with self-represented litigants
for: |
Program
volunteers |
| Does
this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task
force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the
highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding
self-represented litigants? |
Statewide |
|
|
Top |
| St.
Mary's County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
St.
Mary's County Circuit Court |
| Name
of program itself: |
Family
Services Program |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
41605
Courthouse Drive |
| Address
of program line 2 - Main location: |
P.O.
Box 859 |
| City: |
Leonardtown |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
20650 |
| Phone
for the public: |
(301)
475-4689 |
| E-mail
for the public: |
linda_grove@co.saint-marys.md.us |
| Website
for the public: |
www.courts.state.md.us/family |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
St.
Mary's County |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
| Program
started: |
March,
1998 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
Written
guidelines for court staff for provision of assistance |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in English -
Family, Domestic Violence |
|
Web-based
information in other languages -
Family, Domestic Violence |
| Does
this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task
force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the
highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding
self-represented litigants ? |
Statewide |
|
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Top |
| Talbot
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Circuit
Court for Talbot County MD |
| Name
of agency that operates program if different from above: |
Family
Support Services |
| Name
of program itself: |
Self
Help Legal Program |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
11
North Washington St |
| City: |
Easton |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21601 |
| Phone
for the public: |
410)
822-3718 |
| Fax
for the public: |
(410)
822-9883 |
| E-mail
for the public: |
PATRICIA.JORDAN@COURTS.STATE.MD.US |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Mid
Eastern Shore of MD |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
|
Domestic
Violence |
|
Child
Support |
|
Guardianship |
| Program
started: |
June,
2005 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
program director/manager/coordinator |
|
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
|
A
volunteer program |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms - Family |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials - Family |
|
A
system of referrals to attorneys providing unbundled legal services
- Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - Family |
|
Web-based
information in English - Family |
|
Web-based
information in other languages - Family |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms -
Family, Domestic Violence |
| This
program provides training regarding working with self-represented
litigants for: |
Judges |
|
Attorneys |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
|
Program
volunteers |
| Does
this program have a high-level, broadly based commission or task
force, sponsored by or including a justice or designee of the
highest court in the jurisdiction to address issues regarding
self-represented litigants? |
Statewide |
|
|
Top |
| Washington
County |
| Name
of Court in which program operates: |
Circuit
Court |
| Name
of agency that operates program if different from above: |
Maryland
Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) |
| Name
of program itself: |
Pro
Se Clinic |
| Address
of program line 1 - Main location: |
Court
House Annex |
| Address
of program line 2 - Main location: |
24
Summit Avenue |
| City: |
Hagerstown |
| State: |
MD |
| Zip: |
21740 |
| Website
for the public: |
www.mvlslaw.org |
| The
self-represented litigant program serves: |
County |
| Geographic
area served by this program: |
Washington
County, MD |
| Substantive
areas served by the center include: |
Family |
| Program
started: |
July,
1997 |
| Is
this court willing to host visits from other courts interested in
learning about this approach? |
Yes |
| The
program has: |
A
self-help center staffed with attorneys |
| The
following services are offered for the following substantive areas: |
One-on-one
help in understanding legal processes and preparing forms - Family |
|
Telephone
assistance - Family |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual forms - Family |
|
Bilingual
or multilingual materials - Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (but not for hearings) - Family |
|
Referrals
to pro bono attorney assistance (for hearings) - Family |
|
Web-based
information in English - Family |
|
Web-based
information in other languages - Family |
| Program
provides training regarding working with self-represented litigants
for: |
Attorneys |
|
Interactive
Web-based forms - Family |
|
Program
Volunteers |
| Other
relevant description or information: |
Pro
Se Clinic provides information and advice on family law matters for
income eligible persons. |
|
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