Self-Help
The Superior Court of Glenn County offers free help to the public. We help with a variety of basic legal issues and types of cases, including family law and small claims.
- Ask us your questions by phone or email
- Get help completing court forms
- Find step by step instructions online
Self-Help Support
SHARP is a court-supported Self-Help Center that provides free assistance to self-represented people (litigants) who do not have attorneys. The program operates under the supervision of an attorney. We provide help with family law-related matters.
Please note that beginning the week of April 29, 2024, the Self-Help Center's new days of operation will be as follows:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Willows Court Services
The Self-Help Center staff does not give legal advice such as one would obtain from private counsel. There is no confidential attorney-client relationship between attorneys at the center and the self-represented litigants who seek legal information. The staff will provide information about procedure, substantive law and choices litigants may have, thereby allowing people to make informed decisions about their cases. Staff can assist litigants in completing their legal forms by explaining what information is being sought.
Serving the Public
Special consideration is given to making the Self-Help Center site in Glenn County “user friendly” to everyone, regardless of language or ability. Many of the resource materials will be available in Spanish. The Self-Help Center will also provide community based referrals to agencies and non-profit organizations to further help people access the assistance they may need.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Another key component to the program is to encourage resolution of legal problems through non-adversarial means Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation services are as valuable to the self-represented litigant as they are to the courts. Mediation is a means of resolving disputes between the parties, which is far less stressful than appearing before a judge in court. Mediation focuses on problem solving that best meets the needs of both parties. The use of Mediation is strongly encouraged by the courts.
The Self-Help Center will be working closely with Family Law Facilitator. Together, they will provide assistance and referrals for all areas of Family Law, including Divorce, Child Custody and visitation, Establishment of Paternity, Step Parent Adoptions, and Guardianships. For Child or Spousal support matters, contact the Self-Help Center at 530-934-7114.
The Self-Help Center will be working with the Department of Child Support Services to help make sure child support orders are fair and correct under the standards s established by the State of California.
Glenn County Family Law Facilitator
Phone: 530-934-7304
Information in available to:
- Establish paternity (fatherhood);
- Obtain or modify a court order for child support and / or spousal support;
- Calculate child support amount;
- Assist parents in reaching agreements on child support, spousal support and health insurance agreements; and
- Forms assistance and referrals.
To print information about the “Willow Court Services”, please click on the link below:
“Public Assistance & Legal Information – Willows Court Services”
Additional Resources
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
530-343-7711 Chico Business Office
530-865-6142 Glenn County
1-800-895-8476 24 hour crisis line
Services Available:
- Emergency shelter
- Counseling and support groups for victims of domestic violence
- Weekly domestic violence restraining order clinics Community trainings
Community Legal Information Center
530-898-4354
University students provide information on:
- Family law;
- Traffic law;
- Domestic violence;
- Worker’s rights;
- Housing law;
- Social security disability; and
- Legal information and referral.
Lawyer Referral Service
530-891-6808
Legal Services of Northern California
530-345-9491 or 1-800-345-9491
Offers:
- Legal services for low income individuals;
- Weekly eviction clinics for tenants; and
- Legal information and referral.
To print information about the “Community Services”, please click on the link below:
“Public Assistance & Legal Information – Chico Community Services”
Butte Regional Office
541 Normal Ave., P.O. Box 3728
Chico, CA 95927
530-345-9491 or 800-345-9491
530-345-6913 fax
The following is a summary of services offered on a regular basis by the Butte Regional Office (BRO) of Legal Service of Northern California; the focus of those service and community resources available in BRO’s Four county service areas (Butte, Glenn, Plumas and Tehama).
Housing
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Housing Telephone Intake |
Tues & Thurs |
Legal advice provided to tenants. |
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Unlawful Detainer Clinic (Eviction Defense) |
Mon |
Legal assistance with pleadings in response to a UD |
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Representation |
Legal representation on individual cases with compelling and/or impact issues. |
BRO’s focus is on fair housing issues, subsidy cases, creating and maintaining affordable housing options and avoiding eviction.
Public Benefits
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Public Benefits |
9 am-12 pm |
Legal advice to recipients of food stamps, TANF, Medi-Cal, MCSP, SSI, GA, and IHSS. |
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Representation |
Legal representation on individual cases with compelling and / or impact issues. |
BRO’s focus is on cases involving welfare fraud or sanctions, eligibility denials, scope of service IHSS.
Senior Law Project
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Outreach |
By appointment only. |
Legal advice is provided to seniors monthly at fourteen outreach sites throughout the region (Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Red Bluff, Corning, Los Molinos, Orland, Willows, Colusa, and Quincy) |
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Representation |
Legal representation on individual cases with compelling and/or impact issues. |
BRO focus is on cases involving elder abuse, consumer fraud, credit counseling, SSA/SSI overpayments, Medi-Cal issues, and Long Term Case Medi-Cal, basic civil and estate issues.
Community Resources:
- Passages Adult Resource Center (Butte, Colusa, Tehama, Plumas, and Glenn Counties)
1-800-822-0109
- County Family Law Facilitator’s Office and/or The Department of Child Support Services
For more information about the “Legal Services of Northern California”, please click on the link below:
Represent Yourself in Court by Paul Bergman and Sara Berman-Barrett. This book and other law related self-help books are available at local libraries and area bookstores.