Access to Justice Commission Makes Recommendations

The Judicial Branch's Access to Justice Commission recently released its first annual report, with several recommendations on how the court system can better help the public access judicial resources.  For example, the commission recommends that the judicial branch:

• consider supporting an extension of the court fee increases which are currently set to sunset in 2015;
• continue to work with bar groups on proposals for limited scope representation;
• develop a guide for staff to assist them when working with people representing themselves; and
• create additional resources and tools for these self-represented parties, including self-help videos posted online.      

The Access to Justice Commission consists of judges, attorneys, and others.  It is the successor to the Public Service and Trust Commission, which was formed in 2007.

More information about the commission, and the full list of recommendations, is available in the annual report.