FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter SUBCHAPTER X—LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
42 U.S.C. § 2996
Title42 — The Public Health and Welfare
ChapterSUBCHAPTER X—LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
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42 U.S.C. § 2996.
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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 influ
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History
(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.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1977—Par. (3). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provision relating to assistance in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
Pub. L. 95–222, §17(b), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1624, provided 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.
Amendments
1977—Par. (3). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provision relating to assistance in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
Pub. L. 95–222, §17(b), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1624, provided 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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