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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4260 | Last Full Update: 21 Sep 2017 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; Ottawa Duty Counsel (Criminal) ; Ottawa Duty Counsel (Family) - Superior Court of Justice |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Elgin St and Laurier Ave W |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Parking meters * pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 (22 Apr 2020): Provincial and legal aid offices closed to the public * services still offered by phone * visit www.legalaid.on.ca/covid-19-legal-aid-services/ for latest service updates. Lawyers available to give immediate legal assistance to people who appear in court without a lawyer * assists with criminal or family law issues * referrals to other legal aid services Family duty counsel: advice about legal rights, obligations and the court process * help to negotiate and settle issues * help to review or prepare court documents to be filed * assistance in the courtroom with child protection hearings; garnishment and support hearings; requesting adjournments; arguing motions; hearings for issues such as custody, access, or support where the issues are not complicated Criminal duty counsel: advice about legal rights, obligations and the court process * assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing * assistance with diversion, guilty pleas and adjournments * may also provide assistance in specialized courts such as mental health, drug treatment, domestic violence and Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court |
| Hours | COVID19: Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Individuals with a low income who have their court date and time and who cannot afford legal services * youth charged with a criminal offense * gross family income must be below: * $22,720 for households with one family member * $32,131 for households with two family members * $39,137 for households with three family members * $45,440 for households with four family members * $50,803 for households with five family members or more |
| Application | Drop in on the day of the court date before the scheduled court appearance * it is recommended to come at least 30 minutes before court starts * bring all documents, inlcuding the disclosure |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Comprehensive Family Law Services ; Duty Counsel |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-238-7931 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-668-8258 |
| Fax | Duty Counsel (Family) 613-239-0432 |
| Website | www.legalaid.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Resources | Website |