Don’t forget to get your pro bono hours

Don’t forget to fulfill your mandatory pro bono graduation requirement. Then, enter your hours earned into Symplicity under the pro bono tab. Pro bono opportunity on July 30, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Southbrook Mall is with the Shelby County Court Costs Clinic. Here is the volunteer sign-up: Shelby County Court Cost Clinic Volunteer Sign Up (google.com)

Below are services to be offered: 

-Volunteer attorneys will be presenting court cost waivers on behalf of registrants. 7 out of 8 judges for General Sessions-Criminal Court will be presiding.  This is a BIG deal because most folks owe court costs, which impact their driver’s license and ability to get expungements.  Students could also assist in this area.  We had students run point on the indigency docket at the last clinic. 

-Shelby County Child Support Services will be reviewing cases for modification purposes, program assistance, and driver’s license holds. 

-Expungement service for General Sessions cases.  Expungement research will be done by Clerk’s Office.  Volunteers will review file with client and make sure they sign necessary documents/orders. 

-Shelby County rental assistance program representatives will be on-site to accept applications 

-Driver’s License reinstatement support services / Drive While You Pay programs will be on-site for assistance  

-Manhood University is offering $2,500 for driver’s license reinstatement for any registrant who completes program