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Last updated March 16, 2023
If you qualify and have a legal issue we cover, we will pay for a lawyer to help you. If you need an interpreter, tell us immediately and we will get you one for free. Call 1.800.668.8258, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last updated November 15, 2023
What is an Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA)? IRCAs are reports that are used for Black and other racialized adults and youth at the sentencing stage of the criminal process. IRCAs help judges consider how racism, poverty and discrimination have contributed to a Black or racialized person’s interactions with the justice system, and…
Last updated February 15, 2023
If you have a new criminal charge while you already have a legal aid certificate, you can either have those charges added to your existing certificate or have the new charge covered under a separate certificate. Your lawyer can request a new certificate for you, if you still qualify. A separate certificate is required for…
Last updated January 11, 2023
You may be able to apply for judicial review if you can show that a decision related to your case was unfair, unreasonable, or made mistakenly.
Last updated January 11, 2023
What is a judicial review? A judicial review takes another look at a decision or order made by an administrative body. This review helps make sure the administrative body has been fair, reasonable, and lawful. If the review shows that the administrative body was unfair, unreasonable, or unlawful, a higher court can cancel a lower…
Last updated February 15, 2023
We will provide you with a legal aid certificate if you meet: All the following factors: Your parole hearing will take place at least six months after the day you apply If you serve a life sentence or have a dangerous offender designation or long-term supervision order, you can apply up to a year before…
Last updated February 15, 2023
You can re-apply for legal aid for the same matter if six months have passed since your original application was denied based on financial reasons, and there has been a change in your financial circumstances (e.g., job loss). Call us at 1-800-668-8258 (toll-free) or 416-979-1446 (local Toronto) to speak to a representative about your situation.
Last updated February 15, 2023
You may be eligible for a legal aid certificate for the charges laid against you under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) if you qualify financially and there is a risk to your liberty. Risk to liberty is determined based on the seriousness of the charges, the case circumstances, and if there is a criminal…
Last updated January 13, 2023
If you are making a criminal appeal, your case is NOT eligible for a certificate if you: Received a suspended sentence with probation Are appealing a non-custodial sentence (i.e. there is no jail time required) Received a conditional sentence with terms (such as house arrest) Finished serving a sentence or will complete a sentence within 30…
Last updated January 13, 2023
If you do not agree with the judge’s decision in your criminal case, you can ask the Provincial/Territorial Courts of Appeal or the Federal Court of Appeal to review your case. If the appeal court allows the appeal, it can reverse or change the judge’s decision, or order a new trial or hearing. If you…
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