In England and Wales, nonlawyer courtroom aides called “McKenzie Friends” can appear beside litigants in some courts to give moral support, take notes and provide other “quiet” advice. In Washington state, nonlawyer “legal technicians” can inform clients of document procedures and deadlines, perform legal research and review some documents.
Now, a New York City Bar committee, recognizing the large unmet need for legal services for the poor, is proposing similar concepts. Specifically, the city bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility is recommending a role for nonlawyer courtroom aides in judicial and administrative hearings.
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