A new study finds that only about 16 percent of low-income Oregonians who need legal representation get it for their needs in the civil justice system.
Data, News Story (Oregon)
Aimee Green
Oregonian
February 28, 2019
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Tags: Access to Justice, Access to Justice Commissions, Poverty
Organizations mentioned/involved: Oregon Law Center (OLC)
Data, News Story (Oregon)
Aimee Green
Oregonian
February 28, 2019
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Tags: Access to Justice, Access to Justice Commissions, Poverty
Organizations mentioned/involved: Oregon Law Center (OLC)
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The study, “Barriers to Justice,” describes the civil justice system as a maze, especially for poor Oregonians who can’t afford a lawyer.
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The study’s authors note that the U.S. Constitution guarantees low-income people criminal representation if they need it, but offers no such services for those seeking help with civil matters.
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The study surveyed about 1,000 poor Oregonians last winter. It was commissioned by the Oregon Access to Justice Coalition.