Boyd-Graves Conference, et al.; work group to address legal deserts within the Commonwealth, report.
Continued from last session
Summary
The bill directs the Virginia Judicial Council to create a work group of legislators, state officials, attorneys, law‑school representatives, legal‑aid providers and two citizen members to examine gaps in the geographic distribution of legal services. The group must define “legal desert,” suggest ways to improve access to justice, and submit its findings to the Chairs of the House and Senate Courts of Justice committees by November 1, 2026. The goal is to provide data and recommendations for future legislation that expands legal assistance where it is lacking.
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