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MS Access to Justice Commission Self-Represented Litigant Survey

A Survey for Self-Represented Litigants in Mississippi

The Mississippi Access to Justice Commission wants to assist in providing equal access to justice for all court users.  This survey is for people who represent themselves in court in Mississippi.  If you are NOT representing yourself, please do NOT complete this survey.  Thank you for your time.  Your survey responses are anonymous.
1.Why are you representing yourself in court? (Please mark all that apply)
2.Please provide details about your Court experience if you have gone to court.
3.Why did you go to court? (Please mark all that apply)
4.What type of case do/did you have? (Please mark all that apply)
5.Have you used any of the following to assist you in your case? (Please mark all that apply)
6.Which of the following resources would be helpful to you in representing yourself? (Please mark all that apply)
Very Helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Not Helpful at all
Court Forms
Brochures that explain court rules and procedures
Information about how to find an attorney
Meetings or Legal Clinics where attorneys explain court rules and forms
Videos that explain court rules and procedures
Telephone hotline to call and get answers to questions
Internet website with court information and forms
Court information and forms at my public library
Court Interpreter
7.Please tell us about your experience with Court and Court services. (Please mark all that apply)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
My questions were answered fully by resources or people at court.
I found my experience at court was easy. 
I was able to complete my case by myself.
I feel like I could handle another case on my own.
If I had another case, I would want a lawyer to represent me.
8.How far did you go in school?
9.Yearly income of your household
10.What is your race/ethnicity and gender?
Current Progress,
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