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Right to counsel law advancing through Legislature

Washington state lawmakers push to provide lawyers for residents facing eviction

Washington state lawmakers push to provide lawyers for residents facing eviction Celine Castronuovo © Getty Images Washington state lawmakers push to provide lawyers for residents facing eviction A bill up for final approval by the Washington state Senate aims to provide attorneys for some low-income residents facing eviction, which would make it the first state to enact such a measure. The bill, a draft of which was initially passed in the state Senate and was approved with amendments by the House on Thursday, would provide lawyers for tenants who meet certain qualifying conditions. Those eligible to receive legal representation from the state include residents receiving certain public assistance, individuals who have been committed to a mental health facility, those who can t afford an attorney or those who have incomes at 125 percent or below the federal poverty level, according to The Seattle Times.

Rotunda Report: Rotunda Report Short: Civil Legal Aid:

Rotunda Report: Investing in Civil Legal Aid Civil legal aid is low or no-cost civil legal assistance for those that can t afford an attorney. To ensure that all people have access to justice and to help recover from COVID-19 impacts, Wisconsin should increase investment in civil legal aid. A

Jane Harbottle

Jane Harbottle Biography Jane Harbottle was appointed Chief Executive of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) and Director of Legal Aid Casework in March 2021. Earlier in her career Jane conducted fraud investigations, litigation and debt recovery in the private sector. She joined the Legal Services Commission (the LAA’s predecessor organisation) as a contract manager in May 2000. Previous roles include: Interim Chief Executive National Contracts Manager Area Contract Manager (North East) Litigation Manager The chief executive provides overall leadership of the LAA and works to ensure that legal aid is provided effectively and efficiently in England and Wales. 2015 to 2019

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