The Nevada County District Attorney provides legal prosecution of felony and misdemeanor offenses investigated and referred by law enforcement agencies.

Services include:

• Prosecution of felony and misdemeanor cases
• Specialized prosecution for child abuse, DUIs, auto theft, drug offenses, spousal abuse, sexual assault, and statutory rape
• Collaboration with law enforcement for case referrals

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/391/District-Attorney

The Nevada County Law Library ​provides open access of these resources to all members of the community.

• The Nevada County Law Library is affiliated with the Nevada County Superior Court. It is not affiliated with the Nevada County Libraries.
• The Law Library collection contains approximately 6,000 volumes of reference materials, including: Nolo Press self-help law books, the Nevada County Codes, California Code, State Supreme and Appellate court reports, and the Municipal Codes of Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee.
  
• The Self-Help Center is located adjacent to the Law Library. It provides legal information on court procedures, form packets with instructions, and alternatives to civil litigation, such as mediation. Areas of law include: Adoption, Guardianship, Name Change, Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), Civil Harassment, Modification of Probation, and Traffic. The Self-Help Center is also home to the county's Family Law Facilitator and Small Claims Advisor.
  
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The Nevada County Bar Association provides attorney referrals, legal resources, and arbitration services for residents of Nevada County.

Services include:

• A searchable directory of licensed attorneys (some retired)
• Attorney fee arbitration services
• Access to legal professionals in Nevada County
• Attorney and public education on legal topics

Web pages

• Home - https://nevadacountybar.com/
• Fee Arbitration - https://nevadacountybar.com/fee-arbitration-program/
• Member Directory - https://nevadacountybar.com/ncba-member-directory/
• Resources - https://nevadacountybar.com/resources/

Nevada County Adult Protective Services (APS) supports older adults and dependent adults who may be experiencing neglect, physical abuse, financial exploitation, or self-neglect. 

APS investigates reports of abuse and provides safety planning, referrals, and case management to protect vulnerable adults who are unable to care for themselves.

Services include:

• Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older and dependent adults
• Providing referrals to medical, legal, housing, and supportive services
• Developing safety plans and offering crisis intervention
• Coordinating case management to support ongoing needs
• Collaborating with law enforcement and service providers when appropriate

For immediate assistance or to report suspected abuse, call 530-265-1639.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1269/Adult-Services

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides temporary financial assistance and employment support for low- or no-income families with children.

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) helps families facing hardship due to issues such as domestic violence, illness, job loss, housing instability, or legal challenges.

Children may receive financial assistance even if parents choose not to participate in Employment Services.

Services include:

• Temporary cash aid to low- or no-income families with children
• Support for families experiencing job loss, domestic violence, or other crises
• Employment Services participants with job and education goals
• Help with job-related or school-related expenses for those enrolled in Employment Services
• Training, job search support, and career planning

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/888/CalWORKs---Cash-Assistance-for-Families
• Apply Online - https://benefitscal.com/
• BenefitsCal Information- https://…

The Family Justice Center of Nevada County provides a safe, centralized location where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and human trafficking can access comprehensive, coordinated services. The FJC connects individuals and families to advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning, counseling, legal assistance, law enforcement support, healthcare navigation, and social services, all in one place and through a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed approach. Services are voluntary, confidential, and survivor-centered, with a focus on reducing barriers, minimizing retraumatization, and improving outcomes. The FJC offers language access support, including bilingual Spanish-speaking staff and interpretation services, and works closely with community partners to ensure culturally responsive care for all individuals seeking help.

Web pages

• Home - https://fjcnc.org/

The Nevada County Public Defender's Office provides legal defense for those facing criminal allegations who are financially unable to retain an attorney.

It can also assist with cleaning up criminal records.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.mynevadacounty.com/573/Public-Defender
• Criminal Record Clean-Up - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/628/Cleaning-Up-Criminal-Record

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Christmas is Thursday, December 25th, 2025.

Kwanzaa is Friday, December 26th, 2025.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14th and ends at nightfall on December 22nd, 2025.

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➢ Sierra Roots | Holiday Meal Service

• What? Sierra Roots provides a weekly hot lunch every Thursday at the Community Church in Nevada City for people experiencing homelessness. The service on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas) will include a full holiday meal served at the regular time.
• When? Thursdays at 11:30am (doors open at 10:30am)
  • Holiday meals served on:
    • Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025
    • Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025
• Where? Community Church, 300 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Eligibility:

• Open to people experiencing homelessness
• Walk-in only; sign-in with name requested
• No ID required; respectful behavio…

Common Goals, Inc. offers a 12-week deferred entry of judgment program for adults referred through the court under Penal Code 1000 (PC1000). 

The program focuses on early intervention for people facing first-time, non-violent drug-related charges.

Services include:

• Weekly substance use education classes
• Individual and group sessions focused on prevention and recovery
• Early intervention and behavioral change tools
• Court reporting and completion documentation
• Coordination with legal requirements for dismissal of charges

Web pages

• Home - https://commongoalsinc.org/

Women of Worth operates a Safe House which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing services to women and families in crisis, as well as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Services include:

• Support services
  • Case management
  • Crisis counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Recovery coaching
  • Healthy Relationship and Parenting classes
  • Court ordered supervised visitation
  • Family reunification/parenting support
  • Legal and Medi-Cal assistance
  • Court advocacy
• Educational and career assistance
• Art therapy for children aged 5-12

Web pages

• Home - https://www.womenofworth.org/