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§ 10702. Establishment of Institute; duties
(a) Establishment; purpose; incorporation; powers
(b) DutiesThe Institute shall—
(1) direct a national program of assistance designed to assure each person ready access to a fair and effective system of justice by providing funds to—
(A) State courts;
(B) national organizations which support and are supported by State courts; and
(C) any other nonprofit organization that will support and achieve the purposes of this chapter;
(2) foster coordination and cooperation with the Federal judiciary in areas of mutual concern;
(3) promote recognition of the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to an independent judiciary; and
(4) encourage education for judges and support personnel of State court systems through national and State organizations, including universities.
(c) Duplication of functions; responsibility of State agencies
(d) Maintenance of offices in State of incorporation; agent for receipt of service of process
(e) Tax status of Institute and programs assisted thereby
(f) Rules, regulations, etc.; notice and comment
(Pub. L. 98–620, title II, § 203, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3336; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7321(b)(1), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4466; Pub. L. 100–702, title VI, § 601, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4652; Pub. L. 102–528, § 3(1), Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3462.)