Morris Area Public Library

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

604 Liberty St.
Morris, IL 60450
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Referrals to legal aid
Printers
Scanners

Notes

  • Printing: $0.10 per page for black & white; $0.25 per page for color
  • Scanning: free
This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Website navigator
  • Court navigator
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

    • Common legal issues

    Going to court basics
    The different types of courts at the state and federal level, finding legal help, and tips to help you in court.
    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.
    How a tenant can stop an eviction
    Explains different ways a tenant can stop an eviction.
    Getting child support
    Explains getting money from the other parent to pay for the expenses of raising the child you share.
    Responding to a mortgage foreclosure case
    Steps on how to respond if you received a Complaint and Summons for a mortgage foreclosure case.
    Order of Protection basics
    Explains what an Order of Protection is, and how a person gets one. This is also called a "restraining order."