Nashville Public Library

The Washington County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Washington 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

219 East Elm Street
Nashville, IL 62263
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-7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

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

Notes

  • Printing: $0.20 per page
  • Website navigator: Navigation help is provided during open hours
This center does not provide:
  • WiFi
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Court navigator
  • Scanners
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

Common legal issues

Order of Protection basics
Explains who is eligible to ask for an Order of Protection. Also includes what they can ask a judge to include in it. This is also called a "restraining order."
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.
Getting unemployment benefits
Explains when to apply for unemployment benefits and how much you can get.
Going to court for an eviction case
Eviction is when a landlord makes a tenant leave a unit. The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process. The notice must say why the tenant is being evicted.
Next steps after a spouse files for divorce
Options to consider if you get divorce papers.