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Document 1 - WV Legal Research Centers - Link to web page and legal research information provided by the WV Supreme Court of Appeals, for use by the public. Learn about the legal process and legal terms. Learn how to find legal resources that may be useful to you. 
Other Topics: Legal Research 
Document 1 - WV Supreme Court State Law Library - Link to WV Supreme Court web page describing the State Law Library, located in the Capitol Building in Charleston. This includes description of the hours, services, resources and materials, etc. There is also a link for information about several "Legal Research Centers" throughout the state, operated by the Court system and available to the public. 
Other Topics: Legal Research  Civil Procedure/ Administrative Law 
Document 2008 "School Clothing Vouchers" - Apply by July 31 - "School Clothing Vouchers" give you $200 for each school-age child in your household, to buy them new clothes for school. The application deadline is July 31. Learn more with this information. 
Other Topics: Welfare/TANF  Welfare/Non-TANF 
Document Americans with Disabilities Act Overview - A description of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
Other Topics: Civil Rights  Employment  Mental Health  Technology 
Contributor: WV DDC
Document Benefits and Social Welfare Laws - "Women and The Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, informs women about benefits available to them through federal programs such as social security and supplemental security income (SSI) and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) programs such as WV Works, food stamps, emergency assistance, and low-income energy assistance. It also includes information on unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, and other benefits programs. Produced by the Wext Virginia Women's Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Food Stamps  Unemployment Compensation  Welfare/TANF  Social Security/SSI  Emergency Assistance  Women & The Law 
Contributor: WV Women's Commission
Document GovBenefits.gov - Find the benefits you may be eligible to receive - Hundreds of benefit choices for you. Many ways to search. GovBenefits.gov--the official benefits website of the U.S. Government. Find out about all kinds of benefit programs that may help you and your family. Click here to go to the federal GovBenefits.gov website. 
Other Topics: Food Programs  Medicaid  Welfare/Non-TANF  Welfare/TANF 
Document On-line WV web page to apply for benefits - Use West Virginia's on-line application page, to apply for medicaid, CHIP, welfare, Food Stamps and many other programs. An in-person interview may also be required, but this step gets the process started. Click to go to the state DHHR web site, then click on the "Online Services" words. 
Other Topics: Food Programs  Medicaid  Welfare/Non-TANF  Welfare/TANF 
Document Resources - Ofc of Personnel Mgmnt - Veterans Employment Information - This site contains information for job seeking veterans, veterans currently employed by the Federal Government, and Federal human resources specialists. This site will assist individuals when determining a veteran's special rights and privileges for Federal civil service employment. Also gives detailed information about the special rights and privileges that veterans enjoy in Federal civil service employment. The guide conveniently summarizes in one place material from many laws and regulations that affect the employment of veterans.  
Other Topics: Employment  Veterans/Military 
Document The Law, The Courts, and You - "Women and the Law" 2007 Edition - This chapter of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook, Online Edition, provides a brief overview of the U.S. Constitution and explains the powers and duties of the three branches of our federal government. It also discusses the rights and liberties afforded U.S. citizens by each of the 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights. In addition, this chapter offers information on the state and federal court system in West Virginia, as well as issues women should consider when hiring a lawyer or electing to represent themselves in court. Produced by the Women’s Commission and the Women Lawyers Committee of the WV State Bar. 
Other Topics: Civil Procedure/ Administrative Law  Civil Rights  Courts & Case Law  Doing Your Own Case  Women & The Law 
Document Web site - database of service agencies in WV - Compiled by Mountain State Center for Independent Living. Click here for an on-line database of hundreds of agencies (governmental and private, statewide and local) offering all types of services: food banks, homeless shelters, family counseling, medical and health care, and much much more. Searchable by type of service; or by county; or by using a word search. 
Other Topics: Mental Health  Other  Self Advocacy Tools 
Document Web site - federal courts - Supreme Court of the United States - Official web site of the Supreme Court of the United States. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, and more.  
Document Web site - federal courts - US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of WV - Official web site of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of WV. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, and more.  
Document Web site - federal courts - US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of WV - Official web site of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of WV. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, and more.  
Document Web site - federal courts - US Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit - Official web site of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which covers West Virginia and four other states. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, and more.  
Document Web site - federal courts - US District Court, Northern District of WV - Official web site of the US District Court for the Northern District of WV. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, and more.  
Document Web site - federal courts - US District Court, Southern District of WV - Official web site of the US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, and more.  
Document Web site - state court - WV Supreme Court of Appeals - Official web site of the WV Supreme Court of Appeals. Find opinions, rules, forms, court calendar, Self-Help Center, and much more. The Court's site includes a link to watch streaming video of appellate arguments. 
 
Forms
Document Forms - Forms.Gov - Official Hub for Federal Forms - The Forms Catalog provides citizens and businesses with a common access point to federal agency forms. 
Other Topics: Social Security/SSI  Other Veterans/Military 
Document Forms - US Ofc of Pers. Mgmnt - Veterans Employment Resources - Find multiple tools and valuable resources here for all U.S. Veterans - job opportunities, forms, benefits, and program information as well as training assistance for private sector employment. Determine which benefits and programs you're eligible to receive. Receive e-mail notification as job opportunities and vacancies open, tailor your job search, and apply to Federal jobs online. Find all you need to know to make a smooth transition from the military into private and Federal sector employment opportunities.  
Other Topics: Employment  Veterans/Military  Veterans benefits 
Document WV Court system forms - Link to web page of the West Virginia Supreme Court, posting a large variety of forms available for use in the West Virginia court system. 
Other Topics: Civil Procedure/ Administrative Law 

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