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Satisfaction survey results are in
The majority of respondents who participated in our 2020 Tariff Lawyer Satisfaction Survey rated the support they receive from us highly – particularly when it came to LABC staff being courteous.
October 2, 2020
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.
September 28, 2020
Appeals tariff amendments
Watch for upcoming amendments to the wording of the administrative appeals section of the Appeals and Judicial Reviews Tariff.
September 28, 2020
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 and increased financial eligibility guidelines.
September 28, 2020
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
Family and CFCSA law: Extended services contracts
Unsure of what information to provide when requesting more hours to work on your client’s case?
June 8, 2020
Criminal law: Out-of-custody duty counsel to return
Provincial Court plans staged return of initial appearance lists.
June 8, 2020
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 hardship fund for tariff lawyers experiencing financial challenges due to COVID-19.
June 4, 2020