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Self-Help Centers (4th Dist.)

The 4th Judicial District Court (Hennepin) provides walk-in services for self-represented parties (pro se) at two Self-Help Center locations. Services are also available at Conciliation Court, Housing Court, and the Domestic Abuse Service Center. You must live in Hennepin County or have a court case in Hennepin County to use these services. Visit the Hennepin County Law Library to find "do-it-yourself" legal materials and get help with legal research.

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WALK-IN SERVICES AT THE HENNEPIN COURT

• Forms and written instructions (some fees may apply)
• Videos on how to represent yourself in court
• Online tools for filling out forms
• Brief legal advice from volunteer attorneys
• One-on-one help about court procedures
• One-on-one review of court forms
• Referrals to community resources and legal services
• Staff speak Spanish, Somali, and French

HOURS AND LOCATIONS

Self-Help Center Hennepin County Govt. Center Public Service Level (Skyway) 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487-0421 [map]		(612)348-9399 Hours: 8:00a-3:30p Monday-Friday Closed Legal Holidays NOTICE: The Self-Help Center will close on Wednesdays at 1:30p, starting Jan. 2, 2008.
Self-Help Center (Family Court) Family Justice Center 110 South 4th Street, First Floor Minneapolis, MN 55401 [map]		(612)596-8519 Hours: 8:00a-3:30p Monday-Friday Closed Legal Holidays NOTICE: The Self-Help Center will close on Wednesdays at 1:30p, starting Jan. 2, 2008.
Divorce, custody, child support, and other family law matters at this location.
NOTE: Self-Help Centers do not assist with domestic abuse and harassment cases. Click Domestic Abuse Services Center to get help with those types of cases.

TIPS for USING THE SELF-HELP CENTER

Please make arrangements for child care. The Self-Help Center does not have a play area or toys for children. You will need to be able to focus on your legal issues without distractions.

Be prepared to spend the necessary time at the Self-Help Center. You may spend several hours at the Center and return several times during your case.

Bring your checkbook or cash. Walk-in services are free at the Self-Help Center, but there may be a fee for certain things in your case, for example: criminal history printouts, subpoenas, forms, and filing.

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