Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Legal Services Corporation Act. Establishes in the District of Columbia a private nonmembership nonprofit corporation which shall be known as the "Legal Services Corporation," for the purpose of providing financial support for legal assistance in noncriminal matters to persons financially unable to afford legal assistance. States that the corporation shall have a board of directors consisting of eleven voting members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, no more than six of whom shall be of the same political party. Provides that within six months following the appointment of all members of the board, the board shall request the Governor of each State to appoint a nine-member advisory council for his State. Sets forth the corporation's powers, duties and limitations. Authorizes the corporation to make grants to, and to contract with, individuals, partnerships, firms, organizations, corporations, State and local governments and other appropriate entities for the purpose of providing legal assistance to eligible clients. States that any interested person may bring an action in a Federal district court to enforce compliance with the prohibitions…