The Commission on Access to the Courts shall work collaboratively across the justice system to advance efforts to promote equal access to the court and inspire a high level of trust and confidence in the South Dakota court system. This may include: (1) Recommending improvements in court processes, procedures, and policies; (2) Addressing access to counsel and collaborative efforts with entities that provide legal representation pro bono or at reduced cost for low-income or disadvantaged individuals; (3) Developing models to assist self-represented litigants and addressing barriers to access to the court system; (4) Increasing the availability of legal aid services statewide; (5) Expanding the availability of effective use of technology; and (6) Providing outreach efforts and strategic planning to ensure timely and effective access to the judicial system.
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