Report: Clearing a Path to Justice (MD Working Group on Self-Representation 2007)

This Report is a useful example for jurisdictions thinking about how to build analysis and support as they develop self-help services. From the table of contents:

The Work Group on Self-Representation in the Maryland Courts .....................................1

Aiding the Self-Represented in Navigating the Judicial System.........................................4

Current Efforts and Initiatives..............................................................................................4

Recommendations...................................................................................................................6

Enhancing the Response of Court Staff to SRLs.....................................................................8

Current Efforts and Initiatives...................................................................................................8

Recommendations...................................................................................................................8

Enhancing the Judicial Response to SRLs in the Courtroom..................................................10

Current Efforts and Initiatives..................................................................................................10

Recommendations...................................................................................................................10

Supporting Improvements in the Legal Services Delivery System...........................................12

Current Efforts and Initiatives...................................................................................................12

Recommendations...................................................................................................................13

A Call to Action: Creating an Access to Justice Commission..................................................16

Recommendations...................................................................................................................16

Conclusion...............................................................................................................................20

Clearing a Path to Justice: A Report of the Maryland Judiciary Work Group on Self-Representation in the Maryland Courts (August 2007)