U.S. Department of Justice Web Site
(Separate Website)
This is the web site for the U.S. Department of Justice.
By: United States Department of Justice
A Legal Handbook For Nonprofit Corporation Volunteers
(Separate Website)
This manual is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal or risk management advice. You should obtain competent legal or risk management advice on anything discussed in this manual and not rely upon the explanations of the law and risk management set out in these materials.
By: James D. DeWitt, Guess & Rudd P.C.
A Citizen's Guide To Using the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act of 1974
(Separate Website)
Here you will learn how to use the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 to request government records from government agencies.
By: 109th Congress, House Of Representatives
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
(Separate Website)
If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may contact the Alaska Human Rights Commission. The Commission staff will advise you of your rights under Alaska Human Rights Law and when appropriate, assist you in filing a complaint.
By: State of Alaska
Civil Rights Division Directory
(Separate Website)
If you are looking for information about the enforcement of civil rights, use this directory to locate sections of the Civil Rights Division.
By: U.S. Dept. Of Justice
English-Spanish Glossary of Federal Agencies, Officials and Laws
(Separate Website)
Developed by the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice
with the assistance of the federal agencies listed below
(see links to agencies in "References" at end of document)
By: U.S. Dept of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Frequently Asked Questions About Voting Rights
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about voting rights, enforcement of rights, what is allowed and not allowed, jurisdictions and much more.
By: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Rights Div., Voting Section
How To Serve A Summons In A Civil Lawsuit
(Separate Website)
The Alaska Court System has produced a very helpful and comprehensive booklet about serving a summons. Here you will find the different types of service and their requirements and what you must do after serving a summons.
By: Alaska Court System
Vital Statistics, Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Are you needing a copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other record? If so, this set of frequently asked questions can help you.
By: State of Alaska
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