§ 16-2-56-1

16-2-56.1. Considerations for awarding grants from equal access to our courts fund.In awarding grants pursuant to §16-2-56, the commission may consider:(1)Grant applications that will help provide legal representation of veterans, the disabled, and senior citizens who do not exceed 200% of federal poverty guidelines;(2)Grant applications that will help provide legal representation to victims of domestic violence who do not exceed 150% of applicable federal poverty guidelines;(3)Grant applications for entities that will provide legal assistance in general legal matters, to clients who do not exceed 125% of applicable federal poverty guidelines;(4)Grant applications that will supplement eligible nonprofit entities which have expended applicable legal services corporation grant moneys for private attorney involvement;(5)Grant applications that facilitate systemic efficiencies and promote statewide cooperation among eligible grant recipients;(6)Demonstrated financial need of entities applying for grants;(7)Grant applications that promote statewide coverage for eligible clients;(8)Grants that are consistent with serving more eligible clients within the limited available resources;

applying for grants;(7)Grant applications that promote statewide coverage for eligible clients;(8)Grants that are consistent with serving more eligible clients within the limited available resources; and(9)Grant applications that seek to address unmet legal needs of the poor or which promote innovative approaches to improve access to justice for all citizens of the state. Source: SL 2017, ch 91, §1.