The Nevada County District Attorney provides crime victims with emotional support in the aftermath of crime, guidance through the criminal justice process, assistance in applying for Victim Compensation and awareness of victims' rights. All services are confidential and free of charge.

Call them if:

• You need to talk to someone about the effect of the crime
• You want an explanation of the court process
• You want to know the status of your case
• You need a referral to a social service agency
• You want an advocate with you when you testify
• You need information about protective/restraining orders
• You want help preparing a Victim Impact Statement
• You have questions about restitution for your losses
• You need assistance filing a victim of crime claim
  
  

Web pages

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

Nevada County Suprior Court offers Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations.

Parking

• ​Nevada City: Parking lot is at the corner of N. Pine and Washington Streets
• Truckee: Parking adjacent to the main entrance

Drop Off

• ​Nevada City: Passenger loading zone is at the corner of N. Pine and Washington Streets
• Truckee: Passenger loading zone is adjacent to the main entrance

Facilities

​All facilities are equipped with ramps, lifts and elevators.

Restrooms

​Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the 1st floor of the "Annex" side of the Nevada City Courthouse. In Truckee, wheelchair accessible restrooms are adjacent to the main entrance on the 1st floor.

Auditory Impairments

​Each courtroom is equipped with Assistive Listening devices and headsets. These are available through the courtroom clerk or bailiff.

SERVICE ANIMALS

​Service animals are permitted in the courthouse subject to federal ADA regulations. The ADA defines a “service animal” as any animal that is individually traine…

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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/

The Family Law Facilitator is an attorney available to help all parents/parties, who are not represented by attorneys, and who have questions concerning family law matters, such as issues about child support, spousal support, health insurance, paternity and the visitation process, and community resources to help families.

The Facilitator can help you in preparing your own forms and can give you general information.

The Facilitator cannot go with you to court.

The Facilitator is not your lawyer but is a neutral person who does not represent any parent/party.

No attorney-client relationship is created between the Facilitator and a person using the Facilitator's services.

The Facilitator is available to see both parents/parties who have questions concerning family law matters.

There is no confidentiality created between the Facilitator and the person using these services.

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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

Gold Country Estate Planning Council's website offers a list of estate planning professionals, including attorneys, certified public accounts, financial planners, and underwriters.

Web pages

• Home -  https://goldcountryepc.org/

Community Beyond Violence provides crisis response and recovery services for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, human trafficking, and stalking. 

Services are confidential and available to survivors of all genders.

Services include:

• 24/7 crisis counseling by phone, text, and online chat
• Emergency shelter and safe housing (pet friendly) for up to 90 days
• Support groups
• Food, clothing, and transportation assistance
• Legal advocacy and help with Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)
• Court and mediation accompaniment
• Referrals to Nevada County Victim Witness and other support systems
• Coordination of Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) exams and medical response following sexual assault
• Referrals to additional services

Web pages

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

Placer County’s Business Advantage Network provides monthly legal clinics to help eligible individuals remove or dismiss past convictions from their criminal records. 

Services are offered in partnership with Legal Services of Northern California.

Services include:

• Reviewal of records to determine eligibility for expungement or dismissal
• Assistance with documentation and court forms
• Guidance on outstanding fines, fees, or restitution
• Referrals to revenue recovery offices for verification of balances

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1383/Clean-Slate-Clinic
• Job leads - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5373/Job-Leads
• Contact - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7616/Meet-our-Team

The Placer County Law Library, also known as the Sparks Law Library of Placer County, is a separate entity from the county government and is governed by its own Board of Trustees. It's staff can direct people to relevant resources for their legal questions. They cannot provide legal advice.

Services include

• Lexis & Nexis, West, CEB on law, Hein Online,
• 10,000 + publications
• Copy and print
• Computers available for public use
• Free forms: landlord-tenant, rental, business, real estate, estate planning, powers of attorney, living wills, and hundreds of others

Web pages

• General law library info
  • https://www.placer.ca.gov/1841/Placer-County-Law-Library
  • https://www.placer.ca.gov/directory.aspx?did=48