NCJ Number
46937
Date Published
1977
Length
57 pages
Annotation
THE ACTIVITIES OF ONTARIO'S (CANADA) LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM DURING ITS 10TH YEAR OF OPERATION ARE REPORTED.
Abstract
IN THE 10 YEARS BETWEEN ITS BEGINNING AND MARCH 31, 1977, THE ONTARIO LEGAL AID PLAN HAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO 2,183,388 PERSONS AT AN AVERAGE COST TO THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF $56.46 PER PERSON. THE PLAN'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL 1976-1977 COVERS FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA, THE ACTIVITIES OF COMMUNITY-BASED DELIVERY SYSTEMS FUNDED BY THE PLAN, RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, STUDENT LEGAL AID SOCIETIES, ADMINISTRATION, LEGAL AID IN FAMILY COURT, DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO PERSONS IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE PLAN'S OPERATIONS. SUPPORTING DATA ON FUNDING, CASE DISPOSITIONS, AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEGAL AID ARE APPENDED. THE PLAN'S MEMBERSHIP ROSTER IS INCLUDED. (LKM)