CLC has developed helpful information for people of all ages to understand their rights and legal options in different situations:

• What is expungement? – How expungement (removal) of criminal records can help young people overcome some of the obstacles that come from having a criminal record
• Can I be emancipated? – What Minnesota law says about emancipation (legal independence), and options available to young people interested in emancipation
• How do I vote? – Learn all the basics about the voting process
• Right to work– Basic employment rights all young people should know
• Can I request medical procedures? – Understand the types of medical care youth can request and consent to on their own
• I am pregnant, what do I do? / I am the father, what are my rights? – Options for pregnant teens, and information about the rights of teen mothers and fathers
• How do I pay my taxes? – Understand your responsibilities for paying taxes, filing a tax return, and how to get started
• What is a credit card and why should I get one? – Important information about credit and credit cards, and how to protect yourself from identity theft