Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE)
Classes
Friday, July 19, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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A criminal record can prevent a person from accessing employment, housing, and other important opportunities – even if it involves a minor offense or something that happened long ago. Fortunately, many California state court criminal convictions can be cleaned from your record. Although “expungement” is not available in this state, California law does provide many of the same benefits through reduction and dismissal of old or minor convictions. In this class, learn what types of convictions are eligible, the process involved for different types of records, and resources available to help.
Class covers:
- What it means to clean your criminal record in California (and what “expungement” means)
- The process for petitioning to dismiss misdemeanor and some felony sentences
- The process for petitioning to reduce felony sentences, and which felonies are eligible for reduction
- Information and forms required for petitions
- Resources for additional information and assistance
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Join a live question and answer session about tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities. An experienced landlord-tenant attorney will be available to answer questions about eviction protections for nonpayment of rent due to COVID-19, what landlords can and cannot do during (and after) the pandemic, the new process for collecting past-due rent through small claims court, what the outlook might be for renters now that the statewide eviction moratorium has expired and updated eviction protections for tenants in the City of Los Angeles and other parts of Los Angeles County. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you are welcome to attend and get the vital information you need.
Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.
Registration fee: FREE
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Thursday, July 18, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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A motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication allows a party to obtain judgment in their favor for an entire case or part of a case. These motions are based entirely on written submissions and avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty of a trial. Learn how to determine whether a summary judgment motion might be appropriate in your case, how to bring one before a California state court, and how to respond when one is brought against you.
Class covers:
- When summary judgment and summary adjudication are appropriate
- Timing and notice requirements
- Requirements for submitting evidence
- How to respond to this type of motion
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
Registration fee: FREE - Reservation reserves spot
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This class will be hosted on ZOOM.
Join a live question and answer session about Section 8 voucher holders’ and Section 8 owners’ rights and responsibilities. An experienced spokesperson for the City of Los Angeles’s Section 8 rental assistance program will be available to answer questions about finding housing with a Section 8 voucher, communicating with the Housing Authority and reporting issues. Subjects covered will include program policy (occupancy standards, recertification, income reporting); tenant rights under Section 8; inspections and meeting habitability standards and communicating with landlords and the Housing Authority about problems. Whether you are a Section 8 voucher holder or Section 8 owner, attend and get the vital information you need.
Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.
Presented by:
Jose Gutierrez, Section 8 Ombudsperson, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Friday, July 12, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, if you are facing property rental issues in California without a lawyer, this class will help you get started by teaching you essential information about your rights and responsibilities and what resources are available to help. Learning important fundamentals about landlord-tenant law can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
Class covers:
- Non-discrimination in the rental of property
- Responsibility to make repairs
- Security deposit issues
- Negotiations and settlement
- The eviction process and going to court
- Resources for further information and where to seek help
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
Registration fees: FREE - Reservation reserves spot
No legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
Friday, July 12, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
**This session will be taught in English only**
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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
Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
Thursday, July 11, 2024: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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If you have filed your court papers but have questions about how to prepare for a court hearing or trial, this is the session for you. Join a live question and answer session with experienced civil litigation attorneys. Ask questions about the court process, including common methods of pre-trial discovery, what to expect at trial, how to introduce evidence in court, how to prepare witness testimony, how to present exhibits and other procedural topics.
Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.
Presented in partnership with the L.A. Incubator Consortium (Los Angeles Attorney Incubator Consortium (laincubatorconsortium.com)
Registration fee: FREE
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney
