I-CAN! Legal In Clinics Self-Represented Litigants Conference June 8-10, 2011 Presented by: Amina Scott, Paralegal The Legal Aid Society of Orange County

2 What is I-CAN! Legal ?  Free, on-line application and website  Fills out JC forms, local forms and pleadings  Informs users how to properly file  Instructs users on where to file  Provides procedural instructions in the form of print and video  Gives users access to helpful resources  FAQ’s answered for reference  “Need help” button sends to AJ for support

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4 I-CAN! Top 3:  Small Claims Lawsuits Approx. 400 over the last 30 days Approx. 400 over the last 30 days I-CAN! Prepares claims, postponements, appeals and all forms needed to collect on a Judgment I-CAN! Prepares claims, postponements, appeals and all forms needed to collect on a Judgment  Family Law (divorce) Approx. 300 over the last 30 days Approx. 300 over the last 30 days I-CAN! prepares the Dec. of Disc. and Judgment I-CAN! prepares the Dec. of Disc. and Judgment  Unlawful Detainer Approx. 120 Answers in the last 30 days Approx. 120 Answers in the last 30 days  Approx. 2,000 Calif. pleadings created per month, in all areas

5 Use I-CAN! In Clinics  Clinics are successful in helping a large group of pro per litigants dealing with the same legal proceeding at one time  It’s also a great way to use volunteers who want to help and learn Lawyers, Law Students, Paralegals and Paralegal Students, Undergrads, Attorneys who are clerks, etc. Lawyers, Law Students, Paralegals and Paralegal Students, Undergrads, Attorneys who are clerks, etc.

6 Why Use I-CAN!?  It’s easy (2% of 128,000 surveyed found it “not”)  The user creates a log-in and profile  The user answers simple questions  I-CAN! places the user’s answers on the appropriate forms in the correct place  I-CAN! provides step by step instructions from service and proof of service, to before and after hearing  I-CAN! can also electronically file certain forms through CCMS

7 How does I-CAN! Legal work?  The user creates a log-in and profile  The user answers simple questions  I-CAN! Legal places the user’s answers on the appropriate forms in the correct place  I-CAN! Legal provides step by step instructions from service and proof of service, to before and after hearing

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11 I-CAN! Myths  Kiosk only  Court only  Special software  Costs for courts to use  Cannot directly link to court

12 I-CAN! FAQ’s…  Do I need to download any software to use I-CAN!? No. But you will need Adobe Reader in order to print. No. But you will need Adobe Reader in order to print.  Are county specific forms provided in I-CAN!? Yes, for many counties. Contact us to have your county’s local forms added. Yes, for many counties. Contact us to have your county’s local forms added.  Does I-CAN! electronically file the forms with the court? Small Claims related forms, in Orange County courts, can be e- filed through I-CAN! ( 9,321+ E-filings Nov to May 2011) Small Claims related forms, in Orange County courts, can be e- filed through I-CAN! ( 9,321+ E-filings Nov to May 2011) Other courts can contact us to do E-filing with their courts Other courts can contact us to do E-filing with their courts Name Change, Guardianship and Unlawful Detainer E-filing coming soon! Name Change, Guardianship and Unlawful Detainer E-filing coming soon!

13 I-CAN! FAQ’s  How much time will it take to go through the modules on I-CAN!? Generally between 30min and 2hrs. It varies based on the case type and the user’s literacy Generally between 30min and 2hrs. It varies based on the case type and the user’s literacy  How long will I have access to my forms on I-CAN!? Access does not expire. The unique, user log- in ensures the user’s capability to view, revise, save and print as needed Access does not expire. The unique, user log- in ensures the user’s capability to view, revise, save and print as needed

14 Questions?  Use I-CAN! Legal by visiting:  Contact Amina Scott:  Contact I-CAN! Manager, AJ Tavares: