NCJ Number
161616
Date Published
1994
Length
370 pages
Annotation
This document presents descriptions of the operations of the legal aid services available in each of Canada's 12 provinces.
Abstract
Each description includes a historical overview, a discussion of the relevant legislation, an organization chart, and a discussion of the structure and administration of legal aid. Other topics addressed include coverage, eligibility requirements, the availability of duty counsel services, special services, the fees paid to attorneys and for specific types of cases, and the contributions of the legal profession. The addresses and telephone and fax numbers of the offices and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of contact persons in each province are also provided