42 USC § 2996 - Congressional findings and declaration of purpose | Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare | U.S. Code

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Current through Pub. L. 112-238. (See Public Laws for the current Congress.)

The Congress finds and declares that—

(1) there is a need to provide equal access to the system of justice in our Nation for individuals who seek redress of grievances;

(2) there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal counsel and to continue the present vital legal services program;

(3) providing legal assistance to those who face an economic barrier to adequate legal counsel will serve best the ends of justice and assist in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with the purposes of this chapter;

(4) for many of our citizens, the availability of legal services has reaffirmed faith in our government of laws;

(5) to preserve its strength, the legal services program must be kept free from the influence of or use by it of political pressures; and

(6) attorneys providing legal assistance must have full freedom to protect the best interests of their clients in keeping with the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Canons of Ethics, and the high standards of the legal profession.

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The Congress finds and declares that—

(1) there is a need to provide equal access to the system of justice in our Nation for individuals who seek redress of grievances;

(2) there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal counsel and to continue the present vital legal services program;

(3) providing legal assistance to those who face an economic barrier to adequate legal counsel will serve best the ends of justice and assist in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with the purposes of this chapter;

(4) for many of our citizens, the availability of legal services has reaffirmed faith in our government of laws;

(5) to preserve its strength, the legal services program must be kept free from the influence of or use by it of political pressures; and

(6) attorneys providing legal assistance must have full freedom to protect the best interests of their clients in keeping with the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Canons of Ethics, and the high standards of the legal profession.

Source

(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1001, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2,July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 378; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 2,Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1619.)

Amendments

1977—Par. (3). Pub. L. 95–222inserted provision relating to assistance in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with this chapter.

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Section 17(b) ofPub. L. 95–222provided that: “The amendments made by provisions of this Act other than sections 11 and 15 [amending this section and sections 2996c, 2996e, 2996f, 2996g, 2996h, 2996i, and 2996j of this title] shall be effective on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 1977].”

Short Title

This subchapter is known as the “Legal Services Corporation Act”, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title.

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45 CFR - Title 45—Public Welfare

45 CFR Part 1600 - DEFINITIONS

45 CFR Part 1608 - PROHIBITED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

45 CFR Part 1624 - PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY

42 USC § 2996 - Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

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