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Presentation by Richard Zorza and Bonnie Hough at the Spring 2002 Equal Justice Conference. Link to presentation: http://www.zorza.net/resources/ejc2002-tech_files/v3_document.htm

Year published: 2002

Document Author: Richard Zorza, Bonnie Rose Hough

Research and data about internet use and broadband access can be found at: Pew Research Center on Internet, Science and Technology at http://www.pewinternet.org/ National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/ US broadband map that makes very clear wireless coverage is far more comprehensive than wireline: http://www.broadbandmap.gov/speed  

Presentation entitled "Assisting Self-Represented Litigants: Recent Technological Applications" by Paula Hannaford-Agor (National Center for State Courts) presented at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators (July 31, 2002).

Year published: 2002

Document Author: Paula Hannaford-Agor

This November 2007 article provides examples of how web technology is being used to increase access to courts for self-represented litigants. Best practices for developing web content and meeting specific audience needs is discussed, along with creative uses of technology, funding technology projects, etc.  

Year published: 2007

Document Author: Madelynn Herman

This guidebook, published by the National Center for State Courts, takes a comprehensive look at e-filing in the courts. Topics discussed include: court rules, workflow, management & policy issues, the technology infastructure, budget planning, sample court rules, etc.

Year published: 1998

Document Author: Thomas M. Clarke

This 2003 guide to model rules for e-filing discusses the use of the model rules, outlines the proposed model rules with commentary, and discusses filing and service procedures.

Year published: 2003

Document Author: Travis Olson, Esq.Marsha Edwards, Hon. Arthur M. Monty Ahalt (ret.)

This report describes the history of legal aid technology innovation and recommends various objectives for the legal services community to continue to improve its use of technology to provide equal justice for all.

Year published: 2002

Document Author: Julia Gordon

This article presents the results of the first comprehensive study of pro se felony defendants. The data clearly refute both the assumption that most felony pro se defendants are ill-served by the decision to self-represent and the theory that most pro se defendants suffer from mental illness.   Recommend citation: Erica J. Hashimoto, Defending the Right to Self Representation: An Empirical Look at the Pro Se Felony Defendant, 85 N.C. L. Rev. 424 (2006-2007).

Year published: 2007

Document Author: Erica J. Hashimoto

This report evaluates the Massachusetts LegalHelp.org website for usability. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Year published: 2004

This May 2004 Court Executive Development Paper evaluates the Long Beach Family Law Center. The research findings look at the following issues: population identification, court efficiency, customer satisfaction, public, trust and confidence, access to justice, and customer expectations.   Recommended Citation: Kevin Lane, Is the Long Beach Self-Help Center Meeting the Family Law Needs of the Court and the Community?, Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program (May 2004).

Year published: 2004

Document Author: Kevin Lane