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An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION The Juvenile Justice Project serves parents and professionals in Minnesota through individual advocacy, training and the ongoing development of new resources. Staff assists parents and professionals by: * Helping parents work with the courts * Informing parents and professionals on the educational rights of children and youth in short and long term correctional placements * Training police officers about mental health issues and youth's rights under federal law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides information and education to refugees and immigrants regarding the criminal justice system. Additionally provides information for the Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) laws.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides information about substitute decision-making options for vulnerable people Free educational materials are available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. Topics include: * Alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship: Information about less-restrictive options that protect as much personal choice and freedom as possible * Frequently asked questions about conservatorship and guardianship * Selecting a guardian or conservator - Information and how to make good choices This organization does not provide any direct guardianship or conservatorship services to consumers; please see the member directory for service providers.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Papers and presentations on a wide variety of topics related to farming. Provides information on: * Alternative Energy * Appeals * Biotechnology/Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) * Civil rights * Conservation * Contracts * Farm Credit * Food safety * Labor and Employment * Farm Preservation - Information on programs and eligibility * Risk Management for Farmers * Farm Transfer / Estate Planning * Farm as a Business - Covers issues about bringing farm products to market * Organic / Sustainable Farming * Tax

Landlord and tenant assistance that offers help, information, and support during rental housing disputes MORE INFORMATION Provides free and low-cost legal and advocacy services for tenants in Minnesota. Tenant/landlord law advice and problem-solving includes: * Explanations of applicable laws * Procedures for legal options available to tenants * Providing form letters, fact sheets, excerpts from statutes, or other written information * Referrals to local housing inspectors, sources of emergency assistance, etc.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Information, services and resources are available about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. Information here is NOT a substitute for legal advice. A person should talk with a lawyer licensed to practice law in Minnesota to get legal advice on a specific situation.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides free information and civil legal aid to people with low incomes in central Minnesota. Free civil legal aid for: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce and child custody * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides telephone support in multiple languages, resources, forms, and classes. * Free form letters to help you communicate and document your rental housing issues: * Resources for renters and tenant associations * Tenant/Landlord law trainings and webinars * Spanish and Somali speaking tenant advocates on staff The Landlords Guide to Minnesota Law a legal guide for landlords that addresses every landlord-tenant legal issue that is likely to arise over the course of a lease.

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION The Minnesota State Law Library serves the judiciary and all branches of state and local government, the legal profession, other law, public and academic libraries, and the general public.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides information primarily about non-criminal legal issues. * Provides basic legal information on a wide variety of topics, self-help forms for people to use when representing themselves in court, and information about legal aid providers and legal clinics.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. The online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are always free to use.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Focuses on serving people with disabilities to make sure they: * Receive necessary support and services to live as independently as possible * Are not victims of neglect or abuse * Receive access to appropriate services * Understand their rights

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides free information and civil legal aid to people with low incomes in central Minnesota. Free civil legal aid for: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce and child custody * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Protects the civil liberties of all Minnesotans through high impact legal cases, public education and lobbying. Note agency does not provide legal counsel or representation. Issues they address include: Immigrant, LGBTQ, Police, Prisoner, Privacy and Technology rights Public services include: * Information about civil rights * Providing schools with education materials * Speakers about civil liberties * Teaches people how to advocate for their rights * Information about civil rights issues * Accepts complaints about civil rights violations

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION The Self-Help clinic is staffed by a group of Mitchell Hamline School of Law students, alumni and reference librarians who volunteer to help individuals represent themselves in court. Staff is trained to provide legal assistance with filling out required paperwork. They may also be able to help with other basic legal forms or provide general information to assist you through other legal processes. Volunteer attorneys are on staff each Saturday who can answer questions about forms you plan to file, answer questions about the legal process, and provide advice on how to obtain the legal result you seek. Provides assistance completing forms for the following legal issues: * Criminal expungement * Child support modification * Dissolution or divorce * Establishing custody and parenting time * Eviction expungement * Modifying parenting time This group does not provide legal representation in court. You cannot make an appointment if you already have an attorney. The staff can only provide appointment support with the self help forms for the above five services.