§ 10-77. Creation of a program of volunteer legal services to poor people.
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In all counties in this state having a population of 550,000 or more according to
the 1970 United States decennial census, or any future such census, the chief judge
of the state court of the county shall designate a nonprofit agency to develop, operate,
and administer programs for the provision by attorneys within the county of volunteer
legal services to low-income clients involved in civil matters within the jurisdiction
of courts within the county. In designating such agency, the judge shall consult with
the presidents of local bar associations within the county and with the directors
of agencies within the county providing legal services to low-income clients in civil
matters.
