All laws discussed are applicable to California.
Persons living in other states should consult the law in their jurisdiction. All information is current as of January, 2000. Cases LSC Handles. Dependencies, guardianships, emancipations, hearings arising out of school discipline, special education, benefits, immigration, and other cases not easily categorized. If LSC cannot directly represent a child, LSC's intake person does their best to provide the caller with appropriate advice and referrals.