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Justice System 101

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Courts, delays, legal desert, access to justice, and public trust.

Why justice matters

Justice affects employment, contracts, healthcare, housing, economic development, and public trust.

Justice delayed can mean jobs, homes, businesses, and reputations remain unresolved for years.

Legal desert

A legal desert means too few legal professionals exist to meet community need.

Questions to track: number of judges, advocates, attorneys, vacancies, case backlog, appeal time, and access to representation.

Candidate questions

What is the biggest cause of delay in the justice system? What would improve access to justice most? How does legal capacity affect economic development and employment disputes?

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