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Justices approve new rule on limited-scope representation

By: Eric Heisig//April 4, 2014//

Justices approve new rule on limited-scope representation

By: Eric Heisig//April 4, 2014//

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The state Supreme Court unanimously adopted a new rule Friday to clarify how limited-scope representation is handled in cases where a party in a court case is mostly representing him or herself.

The court’s rules already allow for limited-scope representation. The changes, proposed by court’s Planning and Policy Advisory Committee, clarify requirements for attorneys, and spell out how and when an attorney could take on a client in a limited fashion.

This includes a clause that states an attorney would need to enter into a written agreement with a client before taking the case and file notices in court in order to start and terminate representation for a case.

The new rule also states that a document drafted by an attorney but entered by a pro se party must state that it was prepared by an attorney. It does not need to state the name of the drafting attorney.

The changes were brought about to address the growing number of indigent clients involved in civil cases.

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