Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE)
Classes
LA Law Library and branches will be CLOSED Thursday, July 4, 2024 in recognition of Independence Day.
Our website is available 24/7 to assist you with all of your legal research needs.
Friday, July 12, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
**This session will be taught in English only**
Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.
Class covers:
- Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
- An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
- Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
- What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
- What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
- Rights of the conserved disabled adult
- Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision Making Agreements as options to consider
In-Person: No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Space is limited. Attendees admitted on a first-come, first served basis. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
viernes, 26 de julio, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**
¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.
La clase cubre:
- Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
- Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
- Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
- Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
- Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
- Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
- Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar
En Persona: No es necesaria inscripción previa ni cita telefónica. El espacio es limitado. Los participantes se registran el día del programa y serán atendidos por orden de llegada. El check-in comienza a las 9:30 a.m.
Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS
Friday, July 26, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a Summons and a Complaint-Unlawful Detainer)? You may only have five days to respond! At this clinic, attendees seeking assistance with answering an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint will be guided through the Tenant Power Toolkit (www.tenantpowertoolkit.org) to complete the necessary court forms.
Participants must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop.
This workshop covers:
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
- How to identify defenses against the eviction and complete responsive pleadings
- How to request a fee waiver
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit to find legal support
The Eviction Answer Tool will work for tenants who live anywhere in California who have been served a Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer. Tenants in LA County (if they qualify for a fee waiver and are within their filing deadline) will get the option to have their documents be filed electronically with the court. All other tenants will have to file the documents the Toolkit creates in person, at the courthouse listed on your Summons and Complaint.
Online registration available at: bit.ly/answerworkshop. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
You must arrive by 11 a.m. to ensure getting assistance.
If you arrive after 11 a.m., we can’t guarantee you will be seen.
Contact the Tenant Power Toolkit at 323-207-5854 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Presented by: Tenant Power Toolkit (https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
Friday, July 19, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a Summons and a Complaint-Unlawful Detainer)? You may only have five days to respond! At this clinic, attendees seeking assistance with answering an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint will be guided through the Tenant Power Toolkit (www.tenantpowertoolkit.org) to complete the necessary court forms.
Participants must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop.
This workshop covers:
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
- How to identify defenses against the eviction and complete responsive pleadings
- How to request a fee waiver
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit to find legal support
The Eviction Answer Tool will work for tenants who live anywhere in California who have been served a Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer. Tenants in LA County (if they qualify for a fee waiver and are within their filing deadline) will get the option to have their documents be filed electronically with the court. All other tenants will have to file the documents the Toolkit creates in person, at the courthouse listed on your Summons and Complaint.
Online registration available at: bit.ly/answerworkshop. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
You must arrive by 11 a.m. to ensure getting assistance.
If you arrive after 11 a.m., we can’t guarantee you will be seen.
Contact the Tenant Power Toolkit at 323-207-5854 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Presented by: Tenant Power Toolkit (https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
Friday, July 12, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a Summons and a Complaint-Unlawful Detainer)? You may only have five days to respond! At this clinic, attendees seeking assistance with answering an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint will be guided through the Tenant Power Toolkit (www.tenantpowertoolkit.org) to complete the necessary court forms.
Participants must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop.
This workshop covers:
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
- How to identify defenses against the eviction and complete responsive pleadings
- How to request a fee waiver
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit to find legal support
The Eviction Answer Tool will work for tenants who live anywhere in California who have been served a Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer. Tenants in LA County (if they qualify for a fee waiver and are within their filing deadline) will get the option to have their documents be filed electronically with the court. All other tenants will have to file the documents the Toolkit creates in person, at the courthouse listed on your Summons and Complaint.
Online registration available at: bit.ly/answerworkshop. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
You must arrive by 11 a.m. to ensure getting assistance.
If you arrive after 11 a.m., we can’t guarantee you will be seen.
Contact the Tenant Power Toolkit at 323-207-5854 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Presented by: Tenant Power Toolkit (https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
Friday, July 5, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a Summons and a Complaint-Unlawful Detainer)? You may only have five days to respond! At this clinic, attendees seeking assistance with answering an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint will be guided through the Tenant Power Toolkit (www.tenantpowertoolkit.org) to complete the necessary court forms.
Participants must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop.
This workshop covers:
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
- How to identify defenses against the eviction and complete responsive pleadings
- How to request a fee waiver
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit to find legal support
The Eviction Answer Tool will work for tenants who live anywhere in California who have been served a Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer. Tenants in LA County (if they qualify for a fee waiver and are within their filing deadline) will get the option to have their documents be filed electronically with the court. All other tenants will have to file the documents the Toolkit creates in person, at the courthouse listed on your Summons and Complaint.
Online registration available at: bit.ly/answerworkshop. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
You must arrive by 11 a.m. to ensure getting assistance.
If you arrive after 11 a.m., we can’t guarantee you will be seen.
Contact the Tenant Power Toolkit at 323-207-5854 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Presented by: Tenant Power Toolkit (https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
