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ON DEMAND: Facing Charges? Release and Bail Reduction Services

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Class recorded September 1, 2020

If you or a loved one face criminal charges in L.A. County, attend this program to learn more about how bail and other pretrial release programs work as California moves toward statewide bail reform. Hear about bail deviation, own recognizance, electronic monitoring, and the bail reform pilot project.

Class covers:

“Bail deviation” – how to request and receive an exception from the normal bail requirements
“Own recognizance” release without paying bail: how to request it, and the process to qualify
Electronic monitoring
The Bail Reform Pilot Project, and how the bail system might change in the future

Presented By:

Los Angeles County Probation, Pretrial Services Bureau (https://probation.lacounty.gov/pretrial-services-division/)

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ON DEMAND: ¿Enfrentado cargos? Servicios de liberación y reducción de fianzas

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Class recorded September 1, 2021

Si usted o un ser querido enfrenta cargos criminales en el condado de Los Ángeles, asista a este programa para obtener más información sobre cómo funcionan la fianza y otros programas de liberación previa al juicio a medida que California avanza hacia la reforma de la fianza total en el estado. Escuche sobre la desviación de la fianza, el reconocimiento proprio, el monitoreo electrónico y el proyecto piloto de reforma de la fianza.

Clase cubre:

“Desviación de la fianza” – cómo solicitar y recibir una excepción de los requisitos normales de fianza
Autorización de “reconocimiento proprio”: cómo solicitarla y el proceso para calificar
Monitoreo electrónico
El Proyecto Piloto de Reforma de Fianzas, y cómo el sistema de fianzas podría cambiar en el futuro

Presentado Por:

Libertad condicional del condado de Los Ángeles, Oficina de servicios previos al juicio

(https://probation.lacounty.gov/pretrial-services-division/)

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ON DEMAND: Protect Yourself: Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

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Class recorded September 1, 2020

Elder Abuse Restraining orders are an important protection tool to end abuse suffered by an elderly or dependent adult. This workshop will explore who can file for an Elder Abuse/Dependent Adult Restraining Order, identify different types of abuse, and provide suggestions of where to find help.

Email filing is no longer available for Elder Abuse Restraining Orders (EARO). Please click here for information on filing an Elder Abuse Restraining Order.

Presented by:

Dani Kaiserman, Elder Justice Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services (https://www.bettzedek.org/)

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.

ON DEMAND: Civil Lawsuit Basics: When, Why & How to Settle a Civil Case

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More than 90% of civil cases settle or are dismissed prior to trial, yet most litigants spend very little time thinking about whether or how to settle their cases. Learn when settlement makes sense, what resources and tools are available to you and how to negotiate effectively to get the best possible result without the uncertainty, time, and expense of taking a case all the way to trial.

Class covers:

How to frame your case in the best light
Whether settlement makes sense for your case
The role of a settlement officer or mediator
How to prepare for a negotiation
How to negotiate effectively
When to make an offer
How to decide what is a fair result
Documenting your settlement so you are protected

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ON DEMAND: Public Benefits and Resources in California

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Class recorded August 23, 2024

Sometimes life’s challenges require assistance. In the event you suffer from disability, housing or food insecurity, or employment challenges, you may be eligible for public benefits that could assist you. In this class, you will learn about the various benefits available to low-income individuals from the State of California.

Class covers:

Cash aid available to low-income residents of Los Angeles County
Food assistance
Disability benefits (state and federal)
Healthcare benefits
Benefits available to immigrants
Benefits for workers (and their families/dependents)

Presented By:

Sarah Siraj, CARES (Connecting Angelinos to Resources and Essential Services) Program Manager, Homelessness Prevention Law Project, Public Counsel (Public Counsel | Pro Bono Law)