Category: Access to Justice

By Erica Norris, PBI intern The PBEye has been reporting on recent developments as jurisdictions authorize Community Justice Workers (CJWs) to address specific access to justice issues. Our latest blog series focuses on the implementation of CJW programs in three jurisdictions: Alaska, Delaware, and Texas. Although Texas has not yet authorized the licensing structure that would allow CJWs to provide legal services, the Economic Justice Initiative (EJI), an initiative of the Texas Immigration Law Council, is already developing a framework in preparation for a future licensing system. Once Texas authorizes CJWs to provide legal services, EJI plans to build on

By Anne Hickey, PBI Sheehan Scholar California is among the latest states to move forward with a Community Justice Worker program proposal. PBI has been following updates closely and keeping stakeholders up to date. Additionally, the PBEye has been reporting on recent developments as jurisdictions authorize Community Justice Workers (CJWs), including a new series on the implementation of CJW programs in Alaska, Delaware, and Texas. The California Supreme Court has directed the State Bar to publish the state’s proposed CJW rule for public comment, with comments due by August 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. What are Community Justice Workers? CJWs

By Jovana Fitzgerald, PBI Law Clerk In August 2024, the Supreme Court of Georgia launched a committee to explore legal regulatory reform in an effort to address the significant civil justice gap in Georgia. After a year of research, the committee put forth its recommendations for measures to support low-income and rural Georgians. The Civil Justice Gap in Georgia In the South, more than 22 million individuals have household incomes that fall below 125 percent of the poverty threshold. In Georgia, more than 1.4 million people are considered below the poverty threshold. In 2023, Georgia courts saw more than 420,000