The court's leadership should establish a committee of judges, court staff, attorneys, and other stakeholders concerned with addressing the needs of self-represented litigants in the court.  The committee should review the results of Step 1 and consider what resources are available both within the court and within the larger community to address the needs of pro se litigants.  Are judges, court staff, and attorneys fully aware of the scope of the problem in your jurisdiction?  Are there activities already underway to help self-represented litigants (e.g., unbundling legal services, simplifying court forms, providing services through the internet) on which the court can build?  What new practices should be instituted to promote better access to justice for self-represented litigants?  Potential strategies to address the needed changes are described under "Step 3: Identify Solutions."

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