Right‑to‑representation program reports early success: lower defaults, thousands served in first full year
Legal aid groups told the committee Delaware’s right‑to‑representation rollout has handled more than 1,700 new cases in its first full year, served over 6,000 people and reduced default eviction judgments from 29% (2019) to 18% (2025); agencies asked for continued funding and coordination with housing authorities.
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Leaders from Community Legal Aid Society, CLASSY and Delaware Volunteer Legal Services told the Joint Finance Committee the state’s right‑to‑representation program — launched Nov. 22, 2023 — has already produced measurable results in its phased rollout.
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