Access to justice : opening the courthouse door /
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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[New York, New York] :
Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law,
[2007]
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| Series: | Brennan Center for Justice white paper.
Brennan Center for Justice publications at NYU School of Law. Civil rights and social justice. |
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| Online Access: | HeinOnline Brennan Center for Justice Publications HeinOnline Civil Rights and Social Justice |
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Table of Contents:
- Most low-income individuals cannot obtain counsel to represent them in civil matters
- The promise of Gideon v. Wainwright--legal representation for low-income persons in criminal matters--is largely unfulfilled
- Courts often are unable to provide access to people with physical and psychiatric disabilities
- Courts often do not provide translation and interpreting services to people who have limited ability to speak and understand English
- Recent legislation and court decisions have made courts less available than ever to hear certain categories of cases
- The increased reliance on alternative dispute resolution methods raises new concerns.