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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: 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…
Family and CFCSA law: Extended services contracts
Unsure of what information to provide when requesting more hours to work on your client’s case?
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…
Slight differences in rates explained
You may have noticed a $.01 difference on some of the hourly rates in the April 1, 2020 LABC Tariff Guide.
Family law: SCBC changes — family telephone conference hearings
The Supreme Court of BC (SCBC) issued a Notice to the Profession, the Public and the Media on April 17, 2020, regarding civil and family proceedings…
Heads-up: We become Legal Aid BC next month
In mid-March, 2020, the Legal Services Society (LSS) will officially become Legal Aid BC.
Upcoming tariff updates
Your tariff rates will increase for services performed on/after April 1, 2020, as set out in the agreement between the Association of Legal Aid…