Louisiana's Legal System
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Advocacy Center Help With Voting Issues
Click for Election Day information from the Advocacy Center, including a hotline where voters can seek information about voting, including issues regarding disabled voters. Content Detail
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Election Day Help for Voters at the Polls
Here is information from the Louisiana Secretary of State about what kind of help is there for voters who can't read, are blind, or have other issues that make it difficult for them to cast a vote. Content Detail
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Election Protection Hotline and Other Information
Get information about voter registration, voting and more. Content Detail
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Elections Division of the Lousiana Secretary of State
Go to the web page of the Elections Division of the Louisiana Secretary of State for information about how to register, where to vote, and what's on the ballot. Content Detail
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Going to court on your own? Video and Text
No lawyer? Try to find one if you can. This item talks about some ways to find a lawyer. If that does not work, click on the picture above to hear and see a presentation that talks about some things you should do if you have to handle your case on your own. You can also read the text. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Guide to the Louisiana Law Library -- Louisiana Supreme Court
Here is a brochure to tell you about what you can find at the Law Library of Louisiana, located at the Louisiana Supreme Court. Content Detail
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How to Find a Lawyer
Make too much money to get a lawyer from a free legal services program, but not enough to pay for one? Tips on finding a lawyer. Read More
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How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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How-to Help from the Louisiana Legislature
Find out more about how your state government works and what is going on. You can learn how to get information about a bill. Find out how you can see broadcasts of committee meetings, and more. Just click on the link, then click on "How do I..." on the left-hand side of the home page. Content Detail
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In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website. You can also click below to watch and see the presentation. The text of questions and answers has more details. Read More
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Internet Sites for Legal Information
This is an extensive list of links to online legal information and research resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana. Content Detail
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Introduction to Legal Research
Basic guide to finding resources in the law library. Content Detail
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Librarians! Take a trip on the legal information highway.
Here is a brief presentation especially for librarians to highlight features of LouisianaLawHelp.org and other sites. Read More
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