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Utah Code § 9-7-313

Law library self-help center

Enacted by Chapter 368, 2012 General Session

(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.

(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:

(a) information about:

(i) the availability of mediation services, and legal advice and representation through pro bono legal services;

(ii) low cost legal services;

(iii) legal aid programs; and

(iv) lawyer referral services;

(b) information about resources provided by law libraries;

(c) court forms and instructions, and help completing forms;

(d) answers to questions about the law, court process, and options; and

(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.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.