16-2-66. Commission on Access to the Courts--Purpose--Action.The Commission on Access to the Courts shall work collaboratively across the justice system to advance efforts to promote equal access to the court and inspire a high level of trust and confidence in the South Dakota court system. This may include: (1)Recommending improvements in court processes, procedures, and policies;(2)Addressing access to counsel and collaborative efforts with entities that provide legal representation pro bono or at reduced cost for low-income or disadvantaged individuals;(3)Developing models to assist self-represented litigants and addressing barriers to access to the court system;(4)Increasing the availability of legal aid services statewide;(5)Expanding the availability of effective use of technology; and(6)Providing outreach efforts and strategic planning to ensure timely and effective access to the judicial system. Source: SL 2024, ch 241 (Supreme Court Rule 24-03), §2, eff. Feb. 20, 2024.
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