Carmi Public Library

The White County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to White County residents about their legal rights and responsibilities, instructions on how to handle common legal problems, assistance with some legal documents and forms, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

The Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice to its patrons. Instead, it offers legal information to customers on such topics as instructions for available forms, answers to general legal questions, and information on court procedures.

Address

103 Slocumb St.
Carmi, IL 62821
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: open
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Paper court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Website navigator
Printers

Notes

  • Printing: $0.25 per page, or $0.30 per page front and back
  • Website navigator: Navigation help is provided during open hours
This center does not provide:
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Court navigator
  • Scanners
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

Common legal issues

Getting a divorce
Explains the divorce process, including the difference between contested and uncontested divorce. Also describes how you qualify and what you can expect during the process.
Respond to a mortgage foreclosure complaint
A program to help you complete the forms for an Answer and Appearance, to respond to a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint.
Being sued for $10,000 or less
Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.
Getting guardianship of a child
Explains how to get the legal right to take care of a child if their parent cannot or will not take care of the child.