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Use of taxi/ride-hailing disbursements
We would like to remind counsel that all criminal contracts, regardless of travel authorization, include the “Bus, train, ferry, taxi fares, tolls”…
Billing tip: Expert Witness – Criminal contracts
A new expert tariff item provides time for various expert witness preparation and/or testimony on Criminal Standard contracts.
December 2022 holiday payment schedule
Your regular payment schedule will continue throughout the December holiday season this year.
Changes to improve legal aid service delivery
Good news – Legal Aid BC is using new funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General to improve legal aid service delivery. As…
Medical-legal expert rate increase
All medical-legal expert rates have increased by 4% as per Doctors of BC increases. The rate change will be reflected in LABC’s systems and the…
Contract travel authorization item
Legal Aid BC has introduced an item on the tariff item authorization form to better accommodate lawyers requesting travel authorization on their…
Experts database updated
Need an expert and don’t know who to reach out to? Check out our experts database!
December 2021 holiday payment schedule
We are pleased to inform you that your regular payment schedule will continue throughout the December holiday season this year.
Reminder: Private billing needs LABC consent
Remember that private billing of legal aid clients is not allowed without LABC’s consent for any fees or disbursements.
Tariff changes coming April 1
We’re preparing our systems and drafting associated changes to the LABC Tariffs, effective April 1, 2021.