"CAP" CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE realization that thousands of people are out of work, their housing is in jeopardy and they are possibly facing homelessness. Even though federal, state and local programs exist, there are still bad practices by certain landlords and forcible evictions without the benefit of legal counsel or court intervention. The Court Assistance Program ("CAP") needs volunteers to assist Tulsa's neediest citizens. The Forcible Entry & Detainer ("FED") Docket has relocated to the Juvenile Justice Center at 500 W. Archer, Tulsa, OK and there is a free parking lot across the street. The original FED Docket has been divided into six, noticeably reduced, one-hour dockets, scheduled at 9, 10 and 11 am and resuming at 2, 3 and 4 pm. All appearances are being conducted under health I am truly grateful to the TCBA Pro Bono and safety guidelines with PPE available. Committee, Mac Finlayson, Chair, for continuing to PLEASE consider volunteering for the Court monitor the courts as the Forcible Entry & Detainer ("Eviction") Docket has adapted to its new location at Assistance Program! Free, remote training (1 hr. the Juvenile Justice Center and has revised its protocol. CLE) is available by contacting Tami Williams, TCBA The Committee has kept its members and the Court Executive Director. As CAP Coordinator, I will gladly Assistance Program pro bono volunteers informed assist you with scheduling one hour, a morning or while planning to return to service as quickly as afternoon or an all-day-session. possible. Through technology (!), I have been able to YOU can make a difference in CAP and CAP will personally verify that CAP volunteers are well which is make a difference in YOU! a huge relief. Thank God for technology! Everyone who knows me is laughing out loud at that statement but the past few months of isolation have certainly convinced me that I NEED to be connected to people. I have really been encouraged by electronic communications with family, friends and colleagues: cell phone conversations, e-mails and even Zoom meetings have reassured me that I am not alone in this pandemic.
Even though my horses, dogs and maybe even my Sincerely, husband, will be sad for me to leave my daily routine Elizabeth Nellis at home, it is time to return to work! One of the most disturbing aspects of this "new normal" has been the
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