
Know Your Rights Podcast
Join the Maricopa County Library District and the Public Defender’s Office as we talk to community experts as well as attorneys on best practices, tips and tricks, and basic questions on basic rights. Our librarians will also chip in, giving you the best free library resources to continue your quest for knowledge.
Kids in the Adult Criminal Justice System
Did you know that many crimes will automatically have kids under the age of 18 charged as adults in court and subject to the same harsh penalties? Hear from local public defenders about what happens when a juvenile is charged as an adult.
Juvenile Justice System Basics - Part 2
Do you know what happens to youth who are accused of a crime? Join us as we talk to public defender attorneys about what the juvenile justice system looks like, what juvenile detention is, and how adjudication affects kids later on in life.
Juvenile Justice System Basics - Part 1
Do you know what happens to youth who are accused of a crime? Join us as we talk to public defender attorneys about what the juvenile justice system looks like, what juvenile detention is, and how adjudication affects kids later on in life.
How to Get Help With Your Court Forms
In the middle of a divorce, custody battle, or name change? Did you know you can get help finding the right form? Join us as we talk to the Superior Court Law Library as they talk about what services they offer to the community for help with your legal issues.
Access to Justice & the Superior Court Law Library
Did you know what Access to Justice means or why you should even care? Join us as we introduce the Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library and talk about how people access the legal system, barriers they face, and how libraries help overcome that. Bonus content, find out what the Law library offers and how you can get help.
Community Spotlight: LGBTQIA+ Youth Organizations
Do you know what local organizations offer to help the Phoenix LGBTQ+ youth? Join us as we speak with Nate Rhoton, the Executive Director of One n Ten, as well as Leslie George, a co-chair of GLSEN's Phoenix chapter, about what they're doing for our community and how people can get help.
What's New in LGBTQIA+ Civil Law
Do you know what's new in LGBTQIA+ civil law? Want to hear about the spate of anti-trans sports bills, or how to make sure your child has a safe environment in schools? Join MCLD as we talk to Lambda Legal attorney, Carl Charles about a birds-eye view of LGBTQIA+ civil rights.
LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Criminal Justice System
Do you know what rights there are for LGBTQIA+ people? What about rights in jail or in the courtroom? Join us as we speak with Public Defender Kacie Nickel and Lambda Legal attorney Carl Charles about what you need to know.
Community Spotlight: Bicycle Safety & Maintenance
Join Laura as she speaks with a number of community bicycle groups about how to safely ride and maintain your bicycle, as well as give you special programs where you can get bicycle parts for free! Special thanks to our community partners: The Tempe Bicycle Action Group, Phoenix Spokespeople, The Rusty Spoke, and Bike Saviours.
Bicycle Laws
Join us as attorneys Kara Hyland and Marc Bivens talk about both state and local bike laws and codes. From mandated bike registration to safety laws like helmets and working brakes, Kara and Marc give you the lowdown. Laura will walk you through how to look up your own city's municipal code to find out what your city says about bicycles.