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Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving: Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

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Offers county operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor. Information on county services.

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Domestic violence protection requests/petitions. Protection order coordination. Emergency PFAs can be obtained from Reading Central Court on 1st Floor of courthouse after 7:00pm and on weekends.

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Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Certificates/Forms Assistance
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Election Information
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Correctional Facilities
Court Filing Offices
Home Rehabilitation Loans
Voter Registration Offices
Land Deeds/Titles
Crime Witness Support
County Government Information Services
Court Records
Concealed Weapons Permits
Law Enforcement Records/Files
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Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Crime Victim Support
Consumer Complaints
Law Enforcement Agencies
Name Change Assistance
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Provides filing for civil actions such as Custody/Visitation Matters, Divorce Complaints, Equity Actions, Judgements.UCC Financing Statements,Lien Stipulations, Mechanic/Municipal Liens, Mortgage Foreclosures, Quiet Title Actions. Clerk of Orphans Court process Marriage License applications. Passport and Birth Certificate Information.

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Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

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Provides legal advocates for low-income individuals and families. NPLS helps people establish eligibility for public benefits, protect themselves from domestic violence, gain access to healthcare and avoid loss of housing due to uninhabitability, eviction or foreclosure. Also provides self-help materials, trainings and community workshops on a range of legal issues.

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All civil litigation is filed with the Prothonotary. A few examples include the following:
  • family court matters such as divorce, child custody and protection from abuse cases.
  • unpaid debt complaints
  • malpractice actions
  • mortgage foreclosures
  • personal injury cases
  • equity actions
  • replevin
  • district justice civil judgment appeals
  • license suspension appeals
  • administrative agency appeals
  • actions in ejectment
  • condemnation proceedings
  • Liens against real estate and personal property are also part of the records.
  • The office also serves as the passport acceptance agent. Records date back to 1759.
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    Assists with the Protection From Abuse (PFA) order process and provides free and confidential court accompaniment, safety planning, support, information, and advocacy as survivors progress through the legal system.

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    Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

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    Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
    Provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Assists with providing options, crisis counseling, housing assistance, PFA's and other services to individuals.

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    Volunteer Opportunities
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    Sexual Assault Counseling
    Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

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    Assists individuals seeking Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders, including Emergency Orders that must be obtained during evening, weekend and holiday hours. Staff will assist with all aspects of the PFA filing process, including consult, options and safety planning, explanation of courtroom procedures, and assistance with filing the PFA.

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    Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
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    Provides free and confidential services to individuals who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence and other serious crimes. Services include: Emergency Temporary Shelter, 24-hr Hotline, Crisis Intervention, Information on Criminal Justice System, Safety planning, Prevention and Education programs, Orders Assistance with PFAs, SVPOs and PFIs, and Accompaniment.

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    Provides advocacy and accompaniment through the criminal and civil court system. Legal Advocates assist victims by explaining court procedures, providing case updates, and accompanying them to the Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, and criminal court proceedings.

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    Consists of the County Council, which is the governing legislative body, and the County Executive, who oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

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    Name Change Assistance
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    Provides magisterial district court services. Magisterial judges conduct non-jury trials in summary traffic, criminal, ordinance cases, landlord/tenant actions, and civil cases involving amounts of $12,000 or less; conduct preliminary arraignments and set bail; preside over preliminary hearings; issue criminal warrants and search warrants; issue Emergency Protection From Abuse Orders; and perform weddings.

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    Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

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    Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
    Services include: Bail investigations, recommendations, and supervised pre-trial release Protection from Abuse Program, which enables victims of domestic violence to file a petition for a protection order without an attorney Free legal counsel eligibility screening, assignment, and referral administered by District Court Administration Office, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Assignments for criminal support, children and youth representation only

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    Provides protection from abuse assistance, accompaniment and transportation to court hearings.

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    Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving: Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

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    SSI
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    Disability Benefits
    Housing Discrimination Assistance
    Self Representation Assistance
    General Legal Aid
    Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
    Legal Information Services
    Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
    Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
    Lawyer Referral Services
    Provides information and referral services, crisis intervention, and supportive services including shelter, bed and bath, cooking facilities, food, counseling (residential and non-residential), legal advocacy, assistance with Protection From Abuse orders, and public education.

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    Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
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    Volunteer Opportunities
    Domestic Violence Support Groups
    Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
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    Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
    Offers free legal help for victims of domestic abuse who are seeing Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in each of the counties that we serve.

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    Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving: Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

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    Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
    SSI
    Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
    Welfare Rights Assistance
    Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
    Disability Benefits
    Housing Discrimination Assistance
    Self Representation Assistance
    General Legal Aid
    Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
    Legal Information Services
    Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
    Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
    Lawyer Referral Services
    Assists with filing for protection orders including protection from abuse (PFA), sexual violence protection order (SVPO), and protection from intimidation (PFI).