Criminal - Lawyer news
Topic: Criminal View all articles →
Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative
All counsel taking on criminal standard contracts should review the attached fact sheet regarding this new initiative. The Repeat Violent Offending…
Lawyer Initiated Applications for Clients with Criminal Matters
We are pleased to share some news at LABC that will enhance the client and lawyer experience for criminal matters. As many of you have already been…
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments
These reports help the court fashion a fit sentence and identify culturally appropriate resources to support rehabilitation.
Reducing the Administrative Burden on LABC Clients
Applying for legal aid will now be a little easier for some clients who have used our services before.
Virtual Bail – Planning for Lower Mainland Implementation
In 2023, the court plans to implement changes to virtual bail in the Vancouver and Fraser regions.
Strengthening legal aid services
There is some good news to report on legal aid in BC; some encouraging steps in the right direction. Thanks to you and your leadership in the legal…
Closures on September 19
Legal Aid BC and all intake offices will be closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for the provincial holiday. See Notice to the Profession NP30,…
Changes to improve legal aid service delivery
Good news – Legal Aid BC is using new funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General to improve legal aid service delivery. As…
Have a client story you can share?
Sharing the stories of legal aid clients is one of the best ways we can show the value of what Legal Aid BC does – and the work you do.
A note from Legal Aid BC’s CEO
This newsletter is my first opportunity, as Legal Aid BC’s new CEO, to address the legal aid bar. I’ve attended gatherings of lawyers in my new role…