Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs has established a study committee to tackle the state’s civil justice gap. The 13-member committee, led by Supreme Court Justice Carla Wong McMillian, aims to develop recommendations by June of the following year. The goal is to enhance access to civil legal services for rural or low-income Georgians while upholding high standards for legal professionals. The committee will explore innovative solutions, including potentially training non-lawyers to assist clients who cannot afford legal representation or lack access to lawyers. Vice-chairman Stephen Louis A. Dillard of the Georgia Court of Appeals will collaborate with Justice McMillian and other stakeholders to find practical solutions to improve justice accessibility. The National Center for State Courts will offer technical support to drive the committee’s efforts.