Utah Code 9-7-313. Law library self-help center
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(1) 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.
(2) 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:
(3)(a) information about:
(3)(a)(i) the availability of mediation services, and legal advice and representation through pro bono legal services;
(3)(a)(ii) low cost legal services;
(3)(a)(iii) legal aid programs; and
(3)(a)(iv) lawyer referral services;
(3)(b) information about resources provided by law libraries;
(3)(c) court forms and instructions, and help completing forms;
(3)(d) answers to questions about the law, court process, and options; and
(3)(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.