Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 45 - Public Welfare |
Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Public Welfare |
Chapter XVI - Legal Services Corporation |
Part 1636 - Client Identity and Statement of Facts |
§ 1636.1 - Purpose.
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§ 1636.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this rule is to ensure that, when an LSC recipient files a complaint in a court of law or otherwise initiates or participates in litigation against a defendant or engages in pre-complaint settlement negotiations, the recipient identifies the plaintiff it represents to the defendant and ensures that the plaintiff has a colorable claim.