The Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN)
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Important Links

"The Peoples Law Library" for the public.
 (www.peoples-law.org)

MDJustice website for advocates.
 (www.mdjustice.org)

Md Centralized Intake System (CIS) Database
(matches individuals to legal service providers)
 (www.mdjustice.org/cis.htm)

Government, Community, and Private Bar Referrral Resources
 (www.mdjustice.org/referral.htm)

The Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN) is an Access to Justice initiative of the Legal Aid Bureau in collaboration with Maryland's legal service providers.

 
Index

3/23 Client Lead Poisoning Alert on Dollar Tree Store and “Reebok” Giveaway Child Bracelets

On-line Access to MD Court Records – Visit PLL for Links and Info

2006 Update of On-line “Quick Help” Community and Government Referrals Directory

Call for MD Client Outreach and Education Materials for Translation (3/31)

March 2006

3/23 Client Lead Poisoning Alert on Dollar Tree Store and “Reebok” Giveaway Child Bracelets
Children’s necklaces and bracelets sold at Dollar Stores or given as free gifts have been recalled due to high lead content. One death ahs been reported to the e U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, which made the announcement yesterday. The MD Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning estimates that the Baltimore area alone has 11 Dollar Tree Stores. More information on the recall with pictures and the names of the products as well as links to the official websites can be found on the Peoples Law Library under “PLL News Bytes” and under the Housing section on Lead Poisoning. See www.peoples-law.org

 

On-line Access to MD Court Records – Visit PLL for Links and Info
Advocates and the public can now use the Internet to search for MD Circuit and District court records through a free on-line system maintained by the judiciary. On-line case information covers traffic cases in District court as well as criminal and civil cases in both the District and Circuit Courts. The depth and breadth of information varies by jurisdiction due to differences in local case tracking systems. Montgomery and Prince George’s records are not currently available. For links to the new system and current subscriber system, visit the new “How Do I Find Court Records?” Directory on the Peoples Law Library – www.peoples-law.org

2006 Update of On-line “Quick Help” Community and Government Referrals Directory
MLAN has just completed the update for the current year of the extensive on-line Directory that was created as joint effort among the following agencies – Pro Bono Resource Center, Legal Aid and the Women’s Law Center. Intake and case handling staff will find this Directory offers valuable help in making quick, informed referrals to key government and community resources to aid existing clients or as part of the referral process for ineligible clients.

Visit www.mdjustice.org/referral.htm (no password needed)

Call for MD Client Outreach and Education Materials for Translation (3/31)
MLAN is seeking client-oriented materials that providers wish to have translated into any or all of the following languages – Spanish, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Russian, Vietnamese or Tagalog. Materials will be translated and posted to the Peoples Law Library website as well as retuned to providers for use in brochures and flyers. Depending on the number of materials received, we may not be able to provide translation on all materials received. Please send the English versions and the language(s) of your target audience to Ada Albright, MLAN Program Coordinator by March 31st. aalbright@mdjustice.org - Call 443-451-2894 with any questions. We also welcome already translated materials for PLL posting.

For more information, questions or comments feel free to reply to this email or call 443-451-2894 to speak with Ada Albright.