New Task Force to help delivery legal Services to Public.

https://azpbs.org/horizon/2019/01/new-task-force-on-delivery-of-legal-services/?fbclid=IwAR1pck6f4u_cYDh4Ftp9S3VmOqTix-7bRlFrrJKXHCRKZT5tfOLjnUpNflY

      Chief Justice of Arizona Supreme Court  Scott Bales has create a new task force to help with the delivery of legal services to the citizens of Arizona. Chaired by Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer. The Arizona Supreme Court is looking to certify non-lawyers to assist with the legal maze that people are faced with and also to advocate for those in need. The main focus will be mainly on civil litigation because as much as 75% to 80% of those involved in civil matters , one person goes unrepresented.
       This decision could very well increase the involvement of Arizona Paralegals who primarily have the option of becoming Certified Document Preparers to assist in filling out legal forms. Justice Timmer did specify the it would be still a small involvement in civil matters for the advocates. The Arizona Supreme courts recognize the income constraints of Arizona citizens and in turn limits their access to court services or even representation.
     Justice Timmer also spoke on the upcoming decision and legislation of Arizona allowing co-ownership of law firms with non-lawyers. Currently ARS requires owners of law firms to be lawyers in Arizona. If approved this will allow non-lawyers to co-own the law firm.