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The
Pro Se Litigation Institute
( A service of the PRO SE BAR ASSOCIATION)
WORKING TO PROTECT THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT
OF MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE COURTS
and
EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL
THE LAW MUST BE AN INSTRUMENT FOR THE PROTECTION
OF THE PEOPLE, RATHER THAN FOR THEIR REPRESSION.
Our Nation's Promise of 
"Equal Justice for All"
is Among its Proudest Traditions
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO JUSTICE
“Everyone has the right to an effective and meaningful remedy by the
competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental
rights granted him by the Constitution or by law."
Meaningful access to justice has two dimensions: procedural access (having a fair hearing before
a fair tribunal) and also substantive justice (to receive a fair and just remedy for a violation of one's rights).
It also refers not only to the courts, but also civil and administrative processes such as immigration review or state
compensation funds. Further, protection of rights must continue through all stages of the legal process,
from the time of reporting a crime to the police, tofollowing the grant of a remedy by the court to make
certain that it is enforced.
Because the terms "Access to Justice" and "Rule of Law" are so commonplace, so assumed, so
obviously essential to civilized, non-violent societies; they seem so self-evident, that the
basis for these essential and fundamental values has been largely ignored.
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Our Mission is to be the Source of Reliable Educational Information that
Empowers Ordinary People to Meet the Challenges of Receiving Truth,
Fairness and Equal Justice, Under Law, in Self-Representation litigation. The Institute and the Pro Se Bar Association Support a Growing National Network
of Ordinary People Seeking Truth, Fairness and Equal Justice Under Law in
Pro Se Litigation
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INTRODUCTION
An impartial, independent judiciary is the guardian of individual rights
in our democratic society. The legal system's duty is to protect against abuses
by those in positions of power. The Constitution establishes the fundamental
right of meaningful, effective and equal access to the judicial system by all
citizens.
Under the Constitution: The judicial systems of the United States MUST be
structured to ensure effective and meaningful access to the courts and equal
justice under law for all citizens. The courts in any democratic system are
the place of refuge.
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Howard Taft stated in 1926 that “the
real practical blessing of our Bill of Rights is in its provision for fixed procedures
securing a fair hearing by independent courts to each individual.”
"The Founders believed that self-representation was a basic right of free people.
Underlying this belief was not only the anti-lawyer sentiment of the populace, but
also the ‘natural law’ thinking that characterized the Revolution’s spokesmen . . .
Thomas Paine, arguing in support of the 1776 Pennsylvania Declaration of Rights,
said: "either party . . . has a natural right to plead his own case; this right is
consistent with safety, therefore, it is retained; but the parties may not be able . . .
therefore the civil right of pleading by proxy, that is, by counsel, is an appendage to the natural right of self-representation."
Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 95 S.Ct. 2525, 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975).
The courts, as guardians of every person's individual rights, have a special
duty to protect and enforce the fundamental right of equal, meaningful and
effective access to the judicial systems. Read More
CLEARLY,
Pro Se litigation is part-a very important part- of the Constitution's
mandate of "Equal Justice Under Law for All Persons". Our Democratic
Principles, the U.S. Constitution, and the Rule of Law require our justice
system to meet the needs of all people equally, including sef-represented
litigants.
For numerous valid reasons Pro Se litigation is on the increase nationwide.
Public Opinion surveys continue to reflect the public's deterioration of
respect for, and reliance upon, the legal profession for the processing of
legal claims.
The cost of litigation is perhaps the most significant factor that has directly
influenced the growth of Pro Se Litigation. Most people agree that attorneys'
fees are high and affordable primarily by institutions and corporate clients.
The prevailing public view is that there are some legal matters that
reasonably educated persons can handle themsleves.
People who exercise their fundamental right to petition the courts, pro se,
are bold and courageous people demonstrating the character of our Founders.
Clearly
" Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."
Helen Keller
THE FIVE REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF A LAWSUIT 1. Real Injury or Wrong.
2. Jurisdiction.
3. Statute of Limitations.
4. Immunity.
5. Facts and Evidence.
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THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURTS
OR
SHOULD YOUR CASE BE FILED IN STATE OR FEDERAL COURT?
There are two court systems in the United States: the state courts and the federal courts. The state courts
typically hear matters relating to civil, criminal, domestic (divorce and child custody), probae and property in
accordance with the laws of each state.
Matters typically heard by the federal courts involve violation of federal laws; admiralty and maritime matters;
United States patent, trademark, and copyright matters; bankruptcy proceedings; proceedings against ambassadors,
consuls, and ministers. These matters usually fall into two main categories: (1) federal question cases -- cases
which arise under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States; and (2) diversity cases -- civil matters
arising between parties who are citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.
Before filing a case in a federal court, you must decide if the court has jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the authority
given a court to hear and decide certain cases. The United States Supreme Court is given its authority by
Article III of the United States Constitution. There may be instances when the United States Supreme Court
might review a judgment rendered by a state court, but those instances are rare, occurring only when there has
been a final judgment or decree of the highest court of the state in which a decision could be had involving a
substantial federal question. Normally, the United States Supreme Court reviews judgments rendered by the
United States Courts of Appeals, of which there are thirteen federal judicial circuits. The United States
Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over matters involving treason and presidential impeachment.
PRO SE BAR ASSOCIATION
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the Crucible of Liberty
Ordinary People
Exercising the Fundamental Right to Petition the Courts
for Truth, Fairness and Equal Justice Under Law
The job is inconceivable without organization. The lone citizen is all to inadequate.
Unity is the weapon of the individual in their struggle with power and corruption.
It is only by a combination of determined and well informed citizens united together
to form a structural unit with clout that can bring about truth, fairness,
and equal justice for all in the courthouses of America.
CAUTION
BEFORE YOU SUE A GOVERNMENT
OFFICIAL YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT
THE QUALIFIED IMMUNITY DOCTRINE!!
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