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legal ch 4.1

u3 aos1 criminal justice system

TermDefinition
VLA government agency that provides free legal advice to the community for little to no cost
vla Vision fair a just society where rights and responsibilities are upheld
vla act Legal Aid Act 1978 (Vic)
how is vla funded Funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Government but operates independently.
objectes of vla Provide legal aid in an effective, economic and efficient manner. Manage resources so it’s available at a reasonable cost and on an equitable basis
other roles of VLA Make recommendations about Law reform, control legal aid fund, Educate the public of their rights, powers, privileges and duties
Law reform the process of constantly updating and changing the law so it remains relevant and effective
examples of free legal info Free publications and resources, a public law library, telephone information
who can receive free legal info Available to everyone
how is free legal advice given In person, video conference, over the phone
who can receive free legal advice Cannot afford a private lawyer, Mental or physical impairment, Homeless, Children, LOTE, Indigenous Australians, Risk of family or sexual violence, In custody
Duty lawyer VLA lawyer who is at court on a particular day and can help people who are there for their hearing that day
what can a duty lawer do Can give fact sheets, offer legal advice, represent an accused on the day
what test must you pass to receive free legal advice income test
example of Grants of legal assistance Legal advice, helping the accused resolve matters, preparing legal documents, representing the accused in court
how does vla prioritise? means/income test, does it benefit the public?
how to see if eligible for grants means test
S197 of Criminal Procedures Act 2009 (Vic) Gives courts the power to adjourn trials until legal representation from VLA has been provided
why is legal rep so improtant Cannot receive a fair trial without legal rep, gives both sides opportunity to present their case
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