rcll, Author at Riverside County Law Library

Access to justice: Connecting you with legal resources

Written on April 5, 2021.

What is access to justice and what does it mean for you? Access to justice as a concept will mean something different to every person, but an agreed upon definition is that it provides access to legal materials, legal information, legal assistance and fair treatment in court for everyone. Access to justice focuses especially on communities and individuals that have obstacles to access, such as location, broadband capabilities and other obstacles. Organizations like the Department of Justice have...

Reaching Out Remotely to the Community

Written on February 5, 2021.

While the library remains closed to the public, staff is working on alternate ways to reach out to the community and provide access to legal information. This past month, we were happy to partner with local legal aid organizations for a Virtual resource fair, held on Jan. 22, 10am-2pm. This event was held on Zoom and featured speakers from Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) , Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Assocation (IELLA), Riverside Superior Court Self Help (Self Help), Riverside County Department...

Riverside Superior Court Announcements & Updates

Written on January 30, 2021.

EXTENSION OF COURT CLOSURES For up to date information on hours of operation of Riverside County Superior Court location please click here. For more information please visit the Court’s COVID-19 Court Operations website. From the Court’s website: While Riverside County is under the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) (Regional Stay at Home Order) (external site pdf ), the Riverside Superior Court is exempt from the order. California Courts are part of the Essential...

Riverside Court Self-Help Center Services

Written on January 30, 2021.

Riverside Courts Self-Help current services available Effective immediately: You are encouraged to call or email the self-help center for self-help services in Family Law, Civil or Probate matters. SelfHelp@Riverside.Courts.Ca.Gov 951-274-4499 or 760-393-2163 Staff are able to: ✓Explain what it means for litigants to be their own attorney. ✓ Provide links to forms and answer specific questions. ✓ Provide legal information. ✓ Explain the court process/procedures. Click here for more...

2020-2021 Riverside County Mock Trial Competition

Written on January 30, 2021.

Attorney Scorers and Attorney Coaches Needed The Riverside County Mock Trial Competition, sponsored by the Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside County Bar Association, and the Riverside County Superior Courts, provides an exciting opportunity for high school students to match wits in a true-to-life legal context. Mock Trial simulates a criminal trial, with students trying the case as members of the defense and prosecution teams. Through performance-based education, the program furthers...

Riverside County Bar Association

Written on January 30, 2021.

The Riverside County Bar Association hosts MCLEs and other events throughout the year. Visit their website to get more information about becoming a member, to learn about the many opportunities to connect with other legal professionals in the community, and complete MCLE credit hours. Visit the Riverside County Bar Association website to view their calendar, and for more information on upcoming events. In commemoration of the inaugural virtual installation 2020, the RCBA will be selling 100...

Upcoming MCLE Events

Written on January 30, 2021.

Updated Regularly as RCBA announces new events. Click here to view the RCBA calendar of events for more information

MCLE Marathon

Written on January 30, 2021.

Date: Friday January 15, 2021 Competence Credit: 1 hour Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Speakers: James Heiting & Michael Razo Bias Credit: 1 hour Time: 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Speaker: Justice Richard Fields Ethics Credit: 2 hours Time: 12:10 – 2:10 p.m. Speaker: Robert Hawley Webinar via Zoom Save the date. More info will be forthcoming. Check back for more information or visit the RCBA website calendar

Library of Congress Law Legal Research Institute

Written on January 30, 2021.

The Library of Congress is offering webinars on a variety of legal research topics. Visit their website for a list of courses and more information. Link: Library of Congress: Law Legal Research Institute

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