The Legal Kiosk Project
A project of the Minnesota Legal Services CoalitionThe Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic and public health emergency have moved the legal system virtual, creating a digital divide that has disproportionately impacted the communities served by Minnesota Legal Aid. Access to the legal system and a chance at justice is only available to those with the means and resources to use technology.
The Solution
To address this digital divide, the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition requested CARES Act funds to give communities access to civil justice by creating a statewide network of over 250 Legal Kiosks to be stationed in a variety of court, agency, non-profit, and other community locations.
These community-based Legal Kiosks help Minnesotans who face technology access and transportation barriers to have a healthy and safe experience interacting with civil legal aid experts, as well as the administrative and court systems in which their cases will be proceeding.
Our Parent Project
The Legal Kiosk Project is one of a series of Reach Justice Minnesota initiatives that leverage technology and emergency staffing to help protect Minnesotans’ basic civil and human rights in the face of an unprecedented emergency and disaster. Reach Justice initiatives create a variety of unique access points, meeting clients in their communities.
