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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.
September 3, 2020
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.
September 3, 2020
Criminal law: CERC evaluation shows early success
Preliminary results of a third-party evaluation of our Criminal Early Resolution Contract (CERC) service indicate early success in its implementation and outcomes.
August 21, 2020
Quality assurance resources: Case digests
LABC offers access to the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC’s (CLEBC) case digests in criminal and family law.
August 21, 2020
Criminal law: Out-of-custody duty counsel to return
Provincial Court plans staged return of initial appearance lists.
June 8, 2020
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 qualify for legal aid. With the courts now at limited capacity, these limited retainers remain as vital as ever.
May 14, 2020
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).
May 14, 2020
New toolkit for navigating Criminal Code s. 276 and 278
A new toolkit can help you navigate s. 276 and 278 Criminal Code matters as complainant counsel in criminal proceedings.
May 14, 2020
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 clients who, due to barriers or other challenges, are unable to contact us themselves.
April 24, 2020
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 Criminal Tariff rule.
April 24, 2020