Consider the recent focus on the need to change the manner in which courts deal with litigants. Examples include: new thinking on the use and role of fines, fees, and bail assessments; initiatives that change how courts handle cases (civil, criminal, and family); and a proliferation of self-help mechanisms and resource centers for court litigants. Is it time for a kinder and gentler court? Yes! This article offers some ideas and opportunities for changes in the way the court and…
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