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New Remote Child Support Mediation service
We recently launched a new Remote Child Support Mediation service to help people with child support issues during the pandemic.
Changes to the Family Limited Representation contract
We recently updated the Family Limited Representation contract to allow us — and you — to help more clients with a broader range of family law issues…
Out-of-custody duty counsel: One hour added for pre-court preparation time
LABC is increasing the daily authorizations by one hour for all duty counsel assignments that include out-of-custody services.
Criminal law: New jury selection procedures
The Supreme Court of BC will recommence jury selections starting September 8, 2020, prompting the need for new procedures.
Criminal law: Out-of-custody duty counsel to return
Provincial Court plans staged return of initial appearance lists.
ALL launches hardship fund
The Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL), in collaboration with Legal Aid BC and the BC Ministry of the Attorney General, has established a…
Criminal law: CERCs in the time of COVID-19
Legal Aid BC (LABC) introduced Criminal Early Resolution Contracts (CERCs) last year to offer important services to clients who otherwise don’t…
Supreme Court of BC introduces COVID-19 criminal pre-trial conferences
The Supreme Court of BC (SCBC) recently started scheduling COVID-19 pre-trial conferences (PTCs).
Criminal law: Applying on behalf of your clients
Due to COVID-19, LABC has a new, temporary process that allows lawyers to apply for legal aid on behalf of in-custody and out-of-custody Criminal law…
Criminal law: Temporary Criminal Tariff changes
To support you in helping your clients during suspension of regular court operations due to COVID-19, Legal Aid BC has introduced a temporary…