For more than half a century, those going through the criminal courts have been given access to legal representation, no matter their wealth or social status. In contrast, last year in Connecticut, almost 25 percent of all civil cases had at least one self-represented litigant.

The conversation about how to tackle the issue has been discussed for years, and this year a plan to address the problem may become a reality.

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