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Revised compliance policy
LABC has revised its policies governing the handling of complaints, and the procedures surrounding the investigations and resolution of issues. The…
Criminal record check requirements
Legal aid lawyers will now be required, per the Criminal Records Review Act, to submit a criminal record check, aligning with the current…
Provide your feedback on LABC’s Quality Assurance Framework for representation services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is undertaking a project to develop a Lawyer Quality Assurance (QA) Framework for contracted legal aid representation services.…
Lawyer-initiated change-of-counsel requests
As part of our ongoing efforts to manage program costs responsibly and ensure a high quality of client service, LABC asks that change-of-counsel…
Extending our heartfelt gratitude to you
As 2025 wraps up, we at Legal Aid BC (LABC) extend our sincere appreciation to you for your continued commitment to legal aid work. Your dedication,…
Parents’ counsel update: Chawathil First Nation and Tahltan Band
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, effective November 4, 2025, Chawathil First Nation, and effective November 20, 2025,…
Parents’ counsel update: Iskut Band
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, effective October 6, 2025, Iskut Band has been added to the list of Indigenous…
Parents’ counsel update: Wei Wai Kum First Nation and Driftpile Cree Nation
The Ministry of Children and Family Development advises that, effective September 12, 2025, Wei Wai Kum First Nation has been added to the list of…
Lawyer Portal updates
We recently updated the Lawyer Portal. The following is a summary of some of the changes that may affect you.
Court Services Branch rough transcripts survey
In support of the Court Digital Transformation Strategy, the Court Services Branch (CSB) is exploring the production of AI-generated voice-to-text…