Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Brief Summary of the Education Rights of Children with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
This page is a quick informational guide on your child's rights to an sound and as least-restrictive-as-possible education if your child is a special-needs child in North Carolina Public Schools.
By: Children's Education Law Clinic, Duke Law School
Disability Rights NC
(Separate Website)
Disability Rights NC gives a number of good resources that parents can access regarding their disabled child's education.
By: Disability Rights North Carolina
Do You Need Legal Help?
(Separate Website)
This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
School Discipline Affecting Public School Students
(Separate Website)
In North Carolina, as in most states, the state statutes set out the broad principles of public school discipline, and the local boards of education are authorized to develop their own policies. This site will explain those policies in detail
By: Duke University
Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.