Legal Resources

A Message from Sheriff Brian Heino

Prior to taking office, one of my goals was to find more ways to inform the public about emergency services, alerts and general calls for service; that impact our daily lives.

Although not fully dependent on the use of modern technology, I feel we can accomplish a lot of our communication goals through social media and operational flexibility.

Much like my predecessor, my goal is to implement a stronger Community Policing effort throughout the county so that we are more visible and responsive to special needs in all areas.

My commitment to you, the tax payer and citizen of Flathead County I remain engaged with the public through meetings, social media and training; to provide the best service for all.

Question: What are some helpful law resources?
Answer: Self Help Law Center (In the basement of the Justice Center) – provides basic forms and procedural guidance, and provides access to on-line research and form preparation. Montana Law Help – (800) 666-6899 www.MontanaLawHelp.org – a project of the Montana Legal Services Association (see below), providing extensive on-line access to legal information and legal forms for use in Montana Courts.
Montana State Law Library – (800) 710-9827 (406) 444-3660
www.courts.mt.gov/library – extensive collection of on-line legal resources including Montana Code Annotated, Administrative Rules, Court Rules, and on-line access to decisions of the Montana Supreme Court.

Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) – (800) 666-6899 www.mtlsa.org – provides free legal assistance to low-income people, and coordinates volunteer lawyer program with local bar. MLSA provides help in legal cases that include domestic violence, divorce, bankruptcy, debt collection, debtor harassment, evictions, landlord and tenant issues, SSI, SSDI, Native American issues, migrant farmworker issues, and other civil legal issues.

State Bar of Montana Lawyer Referral Service – (406) 449-6577 www.montanabar.org – provides lawyer referral service based on case type, and information and on-line links to other legal resources including self-help material.

Montana Fair Housing – (800) 929-2611 www.montanafairhousing.org – provides anti-discrimination housing information to owners and renters and information on Montana law and links to other resources.

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