A Georgia Supreme Court committee is considering a new pilot program aimed at bridging the civil justice gap by enlisting non-attorneys to perform certain legal tasks. This initiative is particularly focused on issues such as evictions, other housing matters, and consumer-debt cases. Empowering trained non-lawyers to handle these tasks could significantly enhance access to civil legal services for rural and low-income populations. Dubbed an “assisted pro se” model, this approach aims to provide essential legal support to those who might otherwise be unable to afford traditional legal representation. The goal is to streamline access and equip individuals in underserved areas with the means to effectively navigate the legal system.
Further details about the pilot program can be found in the original article on Law360.