NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Supreme Court has a new program to bring legal help to rural and disadvantaged communities through the Tennessee Justice Bus.
The bus is filled with computers, a printer, internet access, video displays, and other office supplies.
Lawyers and volunteers will be able to provide on-the-spot access to legal help and meet Tennesseans where they are to address the technology gap many rural and disadvantaged citizens face.
Access to Justice has been one of the Tennessee Supreme Court’s top priorities.
They said contrary to popular belief, people are not guaranteed access to an attorney when they encounter civil legal issues.
People who can’t afford an attorney are left to handle a variety of legal issues on their own like evictions, child custody, debt and credit issues, and unfair labor practices.
The bus will help fill the gap.
The Tennessee Justice Bus will officially launch Monday morning in downtown Nashville.
The Tennessee Justice Bus will travel the state to provide pop-up legal services where needed. These legal clinics and community events are commonly held in conjunction with legal aid providers, churches, nonprofit organizations and public service providers
