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Updated Market Basket Measure (MBM)
The Net household monthly income table has been updated for Standard Family Representation Cases in accordance with the Market Basket Measure…
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”…
New offence – Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault has been added to LABC’s list of offences. Services provided in relation to this offence will be compensated at the Indictable…
Legal Aid BC recognized as a BC Top 100 Employer
Legal Aid BC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers, for the first time in our history. Now in its 18th year, this prestigious…
New $29 million family law clinic expansion
More people in BC will soon have a historic level of access to legal aid services, including legal representation through a new family law clinic…
Update: Tariff lawyer roster, recruitment, and retention review
As you may be aware from our September and November editions of the Legal Aid Brief, Legal Aid BC (LABC) is reviewing its tariff lawyer roster,…
Tips for getting more legal aid contracts
If you want more legal aid contracts, the most important thing you can do is to ensure your profile in the Lawyer Portal is up to date. LABC uses…
Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (ReVOII) reminder
The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative designates specific accused persons to receive dedicated services. This is a reminder to counsel…
Updated Criminal Case Management (CCM) Questionnaire
A simplified and streamlined Criminal Case Management (CCM) Questionnaire is now available for counsel seeking a CCM budget. CCM applies to all…
Good news for criminal lawyers! Digital access to court records
Lawyers in BC can now download DARS recordings of Provincial Court adult criminal proceedings and access some adult criminal court documentation from…