Micronesian Legal Services (MLS) is in the process of establishing pro se computer workstations in each of MLS' nine offices. Each workstation may include two desktop computers and two laptops, each of which will be connected to a scanner and printer as well as a backup generator in the event of a power outage. In addition, a set of American Jurisprudence 2nd Series (Am Jur 2nds) will be available at each workstation. This project seeks to enhance individual's knowledge of their legal rights while simultaneously helping MLS clients become more comfortable with using technology to access legal information. This project was the first of its kind in Micronesia and seeks to provide clients with additional access to pro se materials. Maintaining the pro se workstations are the responsibility of each office's directing attorney.
MLS provides legal services to three independent countries - Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau - and one U.S. Commonwealth, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. While each country has a separate legal system with different precedents and statutes, U.S. law is often followed. MLS provides legal services to a unique service area characterized by overwhelming poverty (approximately 90% of the population is eligible for legal services) as well as formidable language barriers. These workstations will support the work of MLS attorneys by providing MLS clients with instant access to pro se information.
Contact Information:
Ronald G. Kirschenheiter Chalon Kanoa Village, Dist. #2 P.O. Box 500269 Saipan, MP 96950-0269 Phone: (670) 234-6471 Fax: (670) 235-7101 Email
LSC:
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