Florida Institutional Legal Services

AKA:

FILS

Description:

*Program is one division of Florida Legal Services
*Provides free civil legal services to prisoners, jail inmates, incarcerated juveniles, immigrants held in detention and individuals in indefinite civil detention or commitment
*Services provided on civil cases only, not criminal
*Provides free legal services to formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering into society to help end cycle of recidivism
*May contact by phone and leave a message, however due to high call volume, many calls may not be returned
*Best to contact by mail at 14260 West Newberry Road, #142, Newberry, FL 32669
*May also request a general information packet
*Publishes the Florida Manual for Incarcerated Parents to clarify rights and responsibilities as parents and the Re-Entry Information Packet for persons leaving incarceration. Both are printable from website, or may be requested in writing

Intake Process:

Call for requirements

Program Fees:

Call for requirements of fees

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Low-income persons dealing with legal issues

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 24, 2023