Community Legal News
Courts Urged to Do More to Protect Workers as Virus Ravages LA County — Courthouse News Service
Kate Marr, CLA SoCal Executive Director is quoted in an article by Nathan Solis published online in Courthouse News Service. She describes our staff's experience in the courthouses. Click the [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal’s Updated Operations & Info in Response to COVID-19
In English and Spanish January 22, 2021, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing [Continue Reading]
Trouble with your Pandemic EBT card (P-EBT) showing a $0 balance? Please read!
It has been brought to our attention that P-EBT cards not used for 180 days may become dormant. When this happens, the P-EBT card is unable to be used and [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal’s Updated Operations & Info in Response to COVID-19
September 14, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal’s Updated Response to COVID-19
July 8, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
Community Legal Aid SoCal Calls for Compliance by Orange County Skilled Nursing Facilities
Requests Copies of Required COVID-19 Testing Plans Santa Ana, CA, June 16, 2020 – Today, Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) called upon the County of Orange to release [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Orange County Small Claims & the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question Is the Court Closed? Answer The Court is closed to the public through May 22, 2020. Check the Court website www.occourts.org for details and the latest information. -Question Can [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Response to COVID-19 — Updated!
May 1, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Incapacity Planning
-Question What does incapacity mean and why should we plan for it? Answer Incapacity is the inability to make reasonable decisions regarding one's financial and personal affairs. It can befall [Continue Reading]
FAQs – Limited Conservatorship, General & COVID-19 Specific
-Question I have a child with a Developmental Delay. He/she needs some assistance with his/her personal needs and activities of daily living. Can I do that without the Court’s involvement? [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Restraining Orders for Elder Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question What is an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order? Answer The law protects elders and dependent adults from being abused by allowing them to petition for a restraining [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Property Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, are my property taxes still due on April 10, 2020? Answer Yes, property taxes are due on April 10th of every year. The due date [Continue Reading]













