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1. What are the eligibility criteria for Assisted Outpatient Treatment?
2. Whom should I contact if I think that someone needs assistance through Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)?
3. What is the process to obtain court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for someone?
4. How long does the person remain in the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program?
5. What happens if the person does not comply with the terms of the court order?
6. Who do I contact if I have additional questions about Assisted Outpatient Treatment?

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1. Do I need a building permit?
2. Do I need an engineer or architect stamp on my plans?
3. How do I obtain a building permit?
4. I’m replacing an existing wood stove and/or chimney. Do I need a permit or is it grandfathered?
5. What is required for a demolition project?
6. Do I need a permit to install a Septic System or hook up to a municipal sewer?

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1. How do I know when a Civil Service exam is offered?
2. How do I apply for a Civil Service exam?
3. What is the fee for a Civil Service exam?
4. When are Civil Service exams?
5. How do I change my contact information on a current Eligible List?

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1. What happens if a autopsy needs to be performed on my love one?
2. Is a autopsy always performed?
3. Is there a cost to a autopsy?
4. How do I retain a copy of the autopsy report?
5. How do I obtain a Death Certificate?
6. What Is a Pending Death Certificate?

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1. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate, marriage license or death certificate?
2. Can we get our marriage license here?
3. Where do I go to get my dog licensed?
4. Where do I go to apply for my passport?
5. Can I pay cash for my passport application?
6. Can I find out about a criminal case?
7. Can I get a do it yourself divorce packet at your office?

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1. How do I obtain a building permit?
2. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate, marriage license or a death certificate?
3. When are Civil Service exams?
4. Can I view Tax Maps Online?
5. How does a Veteran obtain a copy of their Military Records?
6. I currently receive a Home Delivered Meal, can I still use Senior Dining program tickets?
7. How can I safely remove a tick?
8. What’s the difference between grand juries and trial juries?
9. How do I know when a civil service exam is being offered?
10. What is the difference between probation and parole?

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1. What is the Washington County LDC (WCLDC)?
2. What type of business's are located in Washington County?
3. What is the Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP)?
4. Does the LDC provide loans?

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1. Are lighted exit signs required in my building?
2. How many fire extinguishers do I need for my building?
3. My apartment only has 1 exit door. Is that legal?
4. How many smoke alarms do I need for my home? Do they have to be hard-wired or is battery power only acceptable?
5. Do I need to install carbon monoxide alarms in my home if there are no fuel fired appliances present?
6. I’m opening a new business in an old building but not doing any renovations or new construction. Do I need a permit to open?
7. I bought an old wood stove off the internet. Can I install it in my garage?
8. How often does my fire alarm system have to be serviced?
9. I am replacing my pellet stove with a newer model. Do I need a permit?
10. Do I have to pay a fine if a fire safety inspection reveals any violations in my building?

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1. What’s the difference between grand juries and trial juries?
2. Who can serve as a juror?
3. How long will I be required to serve?
4. How many jurors hear cases?
5. Why are grand jury proceedings secret?
6. What happens if I ignore a jury notice?
7. Are jurors compensated?

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1. What actions are subject to review by the Washington County Planning Board?
2. What is the County Planning Board looking for in their reviews?
3. How do the County Board’s decisions and recommendations affect local decision-making?
4. What are the consequences if a referral is not made?

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1. How can I find a map of my property?

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1. When are the parks open?
2. How much does it cost to get into the parks?
3. How much is it to rent the pavilion at the parks?
4. Are pets allowed at the parks?
5. Is alcohol allowed?

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1. What is the difference between probation and parole?
2. Who do I contact for a Home Study that was ordered in Family Court?
3. Who do I contact to get my child into the P.I.N.S. program?

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1. How do I apply for a Public Defender for a criminal matter?
2. How do I apply for a Public Defender in Family Court?
3. How do I apply for a Public Defender from the Washington County Correctional Facility?
4. Where is the office located?
5. What do I need to bring to my appointment?
6. How do I contact my attorney?
7. Does the Public Defender’s Office handle evictions?
8. Does the Public Defender’s Office handle divorces?

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1. Do I give the restaurant my ticket before or after my meal?
2. Am I required to leave a tip?
3. How many tickets can I get at 1 time?
4. If I live in another county, can I get Senior Dining Program tickets?
5. I currently receive a Home Delivered Meal, can I still use Senior Dining program tickets?

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1. How do I obtain evidence of imminent failure of my septic system?
2. How much funding can I qualify for if my system has failed?
3. Is new construction eligible?
4. How are the funds disbursed?
5. Is the septic system replacement/repair I recently made eligible for reimbursement?
6. How do I participate in the program?
7. How long do I have to participate?
8. If I’ve read all of the information on the program and still have questions, who do I call?

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1. How can I get a copy of my accident report?
2. How can I obtain a copy of my driving record?
3. Can I get a Sheriff's Office patch?
4. Can a Deputy go with me to a location retrieve my property?

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1. How do I Apply for Child Day Care Assistance?
2. What information is required for my applicationto be processed?
3. How can I find a child care provider that is certified by New York State?

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1. Do you have assistance for people who are working?
2. What supportive services do you offer for those that are employed?
3. When applying for Cash Assistance who would be assigned Employment Requirements?

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1. How do I apply for HEAP benefits?
2. What information is needed from me when I apply for HEAP?
3. What kind of documentation do I need to submit in order to receive HEAP benefits?
4. Is there a Cooling Component to the HEAP Program?

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1. I have a question about my Medicaid coverage and I applied with the State, who do I contact?
2. How do I add someone to my case? Who can be added to my case?
3. What changes am I required to report and in what time frame?
4. I have lost my CBIC Card to obtain my benefits, how do I get a new one?
5. How do I apply for Medicaid?

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1. How do I apply for SNAP benefits?
2. I have lost my CBIC Card to obtain my benefits, how do I get a new one?
3. When do I have to report a change?
4. What do I need to submit for documentation in order to receive SNAP benefits?
5. What information is needed from me when I apply:
6. When will I receive my SNAP benefits?
7. Am I eligible for expedited SNAP benefits?

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1. How do I apply for Temporary Assistance?
2. What are the income guidelines for Temporary Assistance?
3. Do I have to come into the office to apply?
4. What documentation will I be asked to submit?
5. Once I apply, when will I receive my benefits?
6. If I am living in a county other than Washington County and am seeking help to move to Washington County can I apply in Washington County?
7. My landlord is threatening to evict me as I have been unable to pay my rent- what do I do?
8. I am behind in my rent and am unable to pay. Do I have to have a court ordered eviction in order to receive help with the arrears?
9. If I have no place to stay, what do I do?
10. My electricity is going to be turned off for non-payment- what do I do?
11. I am a non-parent caregiver for a child in my home. What services are available to me and the child?

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1. Do You Suspect Child Abuse?
2. Mandated Reporter - How Do I Make a Call?
3. What are the New Mandated Reporter Laws?
4. What Constitutes Educational Neglect?

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1. What is Lyme disease?
2. Where is Lyme disease found?
3. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?
4. How can I safely remove a tick?
5. What else can be done?

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1. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate, marriage license or death certificate?

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1. How do I apply for WIC?
2. What should I bring to my WIC appointment?
3. Who can get support?
4. My child is on a special formula. Do I need any paperwork from my pediatrician?
5. What formulas and supplements are available on WIC?

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1. What is Workers' Compensation?
2. Who do I notify?
3. Where do I get an Injury Report form?
4. What is the Washington County Self Insurance Plan?