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An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Volunteer attorneys provide free information daily in Hennepin County Misdemeanor Courts. This service is provided for people charged with misdemeanor crimes in Hennepin County courts. The attorney is available to any individual scheduled for arraignment that day to answer questions about how the courts work, about legal rights, and about other substantive law matter of concern. Persons wishing to retain legal services may do so. All fees are negotiated between attorney and client.

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Information, services and resources are available about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. Information here is NOT a substitute for legal advice. A person should talk with a lawyer licensed to practice law in Minnesota to get legal advice on a specific situation.

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. The online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are always free to use.

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides information about substitute decision-making options for vulnerable people Free educational materials are available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. Topics include: * Alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship: Information about less-restrictive options that protect as much personal choice and freedom as possible * Frequently asked questions about conservatorship and guardianship * Selecting a guardian or conservator - Information and how to make good choices This organization does not provide any direct guardianship or conservatorship services to consumers; please see the member directory for service providers.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides information primarily about non-criminal legal issues. * Provides basic legal information on a wide variety of topics, self-help forms for people to use when representing themselves in court, and information about legal aid providers and legal clinics.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Minnesota Legal Services Coalition is an association of Minnesota's regional legal aid programs. Services include: * MNLegalAdvice - A website where you can ask volunteer lawyers legal questions. * MN Legal Kiosk Project - Legal Kiosks are computers located across the state of Minnesota that provide access to legal aid services to individuals without access to Wi-Fi or technology. (A map of kiosk locations is available online.) * Legal service providers and clinics helps you find no-cost lawyers, legal clinics, mediation, lawyer referral, and legal information services near you.

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Helps with: * Information regarding the court process and how to navigate the civil and criminal justice systems * Support and accompaniment for survivors to civil and criminal court hearings * Information and help to apply for Orders for Protection or Harassment Restraining Orders. Protective orders can help keep your partner from physically coming near you, your children, or your family members. Advocates can help assist you with writing and filing for protection orders or you can access the online Minnesota court forms * Referrals to attorneys, victim assistance providers, and crisis intervention programs * Free emergency 911 cell phones

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Focuses on serving people with disabilities to make sure they: * Receive necessary support and services to live as independently as possible * Are not victims of neglect or abuse * Receive access to appropriate services * Understand their rights

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION The Minnesota Elder Justice Center provides free advocacy services for victims of vulnerable adult and elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Victim advocacy services include: * Supportive listening * Help with complicated systems and processes * Making a plan for the future * Related victim advocacy services * Legal service supports and referrals * Limited pro bono legal representation in some circumstances Provides professional training and community education presentations throughout Minnesota on elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect and financial exploitation

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides telephone support in multiple languages, resources, forms, and classes. * Free form letters to help you communicate and document your rental housing issues: * Resources for renters and tenant associations * Tenant/Landlord law trainings and webinars * Spanish and Somali speaking tenant advocates on staff The Landlords Guide to Minnesota Law a legal guide for landlords that addresses every landlord-tenant legal issue that is likely to arise over the course of a lease.

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION The Minnesota State Law Library serves the judiciary and all branches of state and local government, the legal profession, other law, public and academic libraries, and the general public.

An ombudsman is a neutral party who investigates consumer complaints. They work with both the consumer and the organization to resolve consumer issues and improve customer service. MORE INFORMATION Receives and investigates complaints against government and government regulated agencies and its officials Assists with the following: * Service concerns or complaints * Knowing your rights * Grievances * Access to appropriate services * Ideas for making services better * Review guardian actions * General questions and information on services for persons with mental or developmental disabilities, chemical dependence or emotional disturbance Minnesota State law protects people from retaliation that make complaints in good faith. Medical Review - Death and Serious Injury Reporting * An agency, facility or program must report to this office the death or serious injury of a client within 24 hours of the incident Civil Commitment Training and Resource Center (CCTRC) * Helps with information on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act and related law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Focuses on serving people with disabilities to make sure they: * Receive necessary support and services to live as independently as possible * Are not victims of neglect or abuse * Receive access to appropriate services * Understand their rights

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION The Juvenile Justice Project serves parents and professionals in Minnesota through individual advocacy, training and the ongoing development of new resources. Staff assists parents and professionals by: * Helping parents work with the courts * Informing parents and professionals on the educational rights of children and youth in short and long term correctional placements * Training police officers about mental health issues and youth's rights under federal law

Provides information about different types of law, the criminal justice system or other legal topics MORE INFORMATION Provides free information and civil legal aid to people with low incomes in central Minnesota. Free civil legal aid for: * Debt collection and unfair loans * Disability-related cases * Divorce and child custody * Domestic violence * Elder abuse * Housing discrimination and evictions * Immigration and citizenship * Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax issues * Denial and termination of public benefits * Youth seeking help from abuse and neglect