Datablog | Obstacles to accessing Georgia’s courts

A CRRC Georgia survey investigated who considers and who pursues litigation in Georgia, and the obstacles people face in doing so.  Georgia’s court system faces significant issues, with reports suggesting that long delays, access to the legal system, and overloaded caseloads are among the barriers that prevent citizens from using the courts.  A 2021 Social Justice Center report noted that geography, the physical accessibility of buildings, a lack of legal awareness and empowerment, and other