What is the financial eligibility threshold for duty counsel services?
Below are our updated duty counsel financial eligibility thresholds effective March 3, 2025.
| Family size | Previous income thresholds for criminal and family duty counsel | Expanded income thresholds for criminal and family duty counsel |
|---|---|---|
| Single boarders | $12,330 | $45,440 |
| 1 | $22,720 | $45,440 |
| 2 | $32,131 | $45,440 |
| 3 | $39,352 | $45,440 |
| 4 | $45,440 | $45,440 |
| 5+ | $50,803 | $50,803 |
Effective March 3, 2025, the asset threshold will be $15,000 regardless of family size.
Clients and services below will be considered eligible:
- in-custody clients,
- youth clients,
- urgent motions (without notice), and
- first appearance on a child protection matter.