City Of Kansas City, MO - KC Right to Counsel Eviction Prevention
Address
N/A
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 474-5112
AKA:
Application Assistance, Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance, UMKC Law, Heartland Center, Council
Description:
Kansas City Eviction Defense Program. If you are being sued for eviction in Kansas City, Missouri , you have a right to an attorney.
211 is the contact center offering assistance in completing the online registration form for KCMO Right to Counsel if someone is unable to on their own due to lack of access or ability. Tenants are strongly encouraged to complete the form online themselves but 211 is a resource when needed so online registration isn!t a barrier. Note the tenant must have an active eviction notice and case number to be able to complete the form. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If the case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. Tenants are encouraged to call between 9am-5pm for application assistance.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 31, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
N/A
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone Numbers
Application Assistance - United Way 211
(816) 474-5112
Legal Status:
Governmental
Accessibility:
N/A
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
PLEASE USE THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TAXO. (CK)
Description
KCMO's Right to Counsel ordinance helps to connect tenants to legal council in order to prevent tenant eviction in Kansas City, MO.
Hours
Online contact form 24/7, 9am-5pm application assistance via phone
Required Documents
Case number, court date
Eligibility
Tenant in Kansas City, MO that is being sued for eviction
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
CRNs: Please add caller first and last name to call record with this referral. Tenants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. IF THE COURT DATE IS WITHIN 2 DAYS, IT'S RECOMMENDED THAT THE CLIENT GOES TO COURT IN PERSON TO REQUEST A CONTINUANCE WHILE THIS APPLICATION FOR LEGAL COUNCIL IS PROCESSED. 211 COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS: CRNs may apply online on caller's behalf if internet access is a barrier. If a caller doesnât know their case number, go to Case.net and search for an eviction case by their first and last name. If unable to find one, send an email to Kristen Womack with their contact information.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas City, MO
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
PLEASE USE THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TAXO. (CK)
Description
KCMO's Right to Counsel ordinance helps to connect tenants to legal council in order to prevent tenant eviction in Kansas City, MO.
Hours
Online contact form 24/7, 9am-5pm application assistance via phone
Required Documents
Case number, court date
Eligibility
Tenant in Kansas City, MO that is being sued for eviction
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
CRNs: Please add caller first and last name to call record with this referral. Tenants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. IF THE COURT DATE IS WITHIN 2 DAYS, IT'S RECOMMENDED THAT THE CLIENT GOES TO COURT IN PERSON TO REQUEST A CONTINUANCE WHILE THIS APPLICATION FOR LEGAL COUNCIL IS PROCESSED. 211 COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS: CRNs may apply online on caller's behalf if internet access is a barrier. If a caller doesnât know their case number, go to Case.net and search for an eviction case by their first and last name. If unable to find one, send an email to Kristen Womack with their contact information.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas City, MO
Geography Served
None
Description
KCMO's Right to Counsel ordinance helps to connect tenants to legal council in order to prevent tenant eviction in Kansas City, MO.
Hours
Online contact form 24/7, 9am-5pm application assistance via phone
Required Documents
Case number, court date
Eligibility
Tenant in Kansas City, MO that is being sued for eviction. There must be a minimum of 4 business days notice before the trial date to be eligible for this program. Two types of eviction cases that are eligible are âRent and Possessionâ and âUnlawful Detainer.â
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
CRNs: Please add caller first and last name to call record with this referral. Tenants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Once a form is completed, the tenant will be entered into a database and assigned to a legal aid organization. If case is eligible, legal representative will be assigned. IF THE COURT DATE IS WITHIN 2 DAYS, IT'S RECOMMENDED THAT THE CLIENT GOES TO COURT IN PERSON TO REQUEST A CONTINUANCE WHILE THIS APPLICATION FOR LEGAL COUNCIL IS PROCESSED. 211 COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS: CRNs may apply online on caller's behalf if internet access is a barrier. If a caller doesnât know their case number, go to Case.net and search for an eviction case by their first and last name. If unable to find one, send an email to Kristen Englebrecht with their contact information.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas City, MO
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Kansas City
- Jackson County
- Kansas City
- Platte County
- Kansas City
- Clay County
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