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Topic: Criminal
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National survey of criminal defence counsel on representation of marginalized clients
Dr. Marianne Quirouette and Dr. Chloe Leclerc at the University of Montreal are conducting a national survey of criminal defence counsel to gain…
The Brydges Line is Looking for Lawyers
The Brydges Line provides immediate telephone legal advice, on a 24/7 basis, to individuals who have been arrested. Brydges Line advice lawyers are…
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…
Better Outcomes for Clients of LABC’s Criminal Law Services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) seeks your input on how we can improve criminal law services for clients with complex needs. As part of a year-long research…
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…
Topic: Duty Counsel
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National survey of criminal defence counsel on representation of marginalized clients
Dr. Marianne Quirouette and Dr. Chloe Leclerc at the University of Montreal are conducting a national survey of criminal defence counsel to gain…
Topic: Did You Know?
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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,…
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…
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…
Topic: Family
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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…