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The Utah State Law Library shall establish a statewide self-help center to assist self-represented parties to achieve fair and efficient resolution of their cases. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 9-7-313
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
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The self-help center shall be staffed or directed by persons admitted to the practice of law in this state. Self-help center personnel may not represent parties or give legal advice. |
| (3) |
The self-help center shall provide to the public and all parties:
| (a) |
information about:
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the availability of mediation services, and legal advice and representation through pro bono legal services; |
| (ii) |
low cost legal services; |
| (iii) |
legal aid programs; and |
| (iv) |
lawyer referral services; |
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| (b) |
information about resources provided by law libraries; |
| (c) |
court forms and instructions, and help completing forms; |
| (d) |
answers to questions about the law, court process, and options; and |
| (e) |
educational materials and other services consistent with the purpose of this statute and the direction of the Judicial Council, including programs in other agencies and organizations. |
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Enacted by Chapter 368, 2012 General Session
