45 CFR § 1609.1 - Purpose.

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title: "45 CFR § 1609.1 - Purpose."
title_number: 45
title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "1609.1"
section_name: "Purpose."
chapter_name: "LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION"
part_number: "1609"
part_name: "FEE-GENERATING CASES"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 2996g(e)."
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# 1609.1 Purpose.

This part is designed:

(a) To ensure that recipients do not use scarce legal services resources when private attorneys are available to provide effective representation and

(b) To assist eligible clients to obtain appropriate and effective legal assistance.