33EEF1A70A5638B7872587D5007C0A3C Hearing Summary

Elisa Overall, Executive Director, Colorado Access to Justice Commission, briefed the committee on the commission and its functions. Committee members received... She discussed the findings of a listening tour conducted by the commission, and the issues raised during the tour. Ms. Overall outlined some commission recommendations generated by the listening tour. Ms. Overall responded to questions regarding the parameters of the commission's listening tour, and legislative efforts to increase legal resources for Coloradans. Discussion ensued regarding the implications of missing certain court-related deadlines. Ms. Overall responded to questions regarding fellowship programs for accessing justice.

The Colorado Access to Justice 2021 Listening Tour Report is located at this link:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022.01.25_smart_act_hearing_presentation.pdf