Abstract
In criminal cases, poor individuals must qualify as legally indigent to receive legal representation. In civil cases, poor and indigent individuals must find their own resources to support themselves since the government does not guarantee counsel. Without counsel, poor and indigent individuals are forced to find legal representation for these cases on their own, which can be difficult considering the expenses of fees and fines. Cognitive processes, including bias and stereotypes, create a barrier in advocacy because they cloud judgement of decision-makers, which can diminish the voice of this vulnerable community. Barriers like these create an invisible wall where limited court access restricts poor and indigent people. While there are many factors that contribute to this problem, the legal community has a responsibility to increase and promote education on reducing the impact of the invisible wall towards vulnerable communities.
Thesis Completion
2022
Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Consalo, Marc
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Community Innovation and Education
Department
Legal Studies
Degree Program
Legal Studies
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
5-1-2022
Recommended Citation
Anunobi, Chinyere, "Limited Court Access v. Poor and Indigent" (2022). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 1108.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1108