Self-help center at Reno Justice Court opens to the community

By Michelle Baker The Reno Justice Court officially opened the new Self-Help Center after a soft opening about a month ago. This new partnership between the courts and two local legal aid groups is meant to bring clarity to community members who need help navigating certain aspects of the legal system. “Essentially, it’s about access to justice,” said James Conway, the Reno Justice Court administrator. “We want people to be able to access the court system and provide as much assistance as we can, and helping people complete the documents they need to complete to represent themselves.” The Center has computers, a scanner, a printer, private offices and knowledgeable legal aid from Northern Nevada Legal Aid and Nevada Legal Services, which provide free legal help. The Self-Help Center also has a children’s play area. The Center operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, in the Reno Justice Court Community Resource Room at 1 Sierra Street.