Section 17
Application for legal advice services
of Legal Aid and Public Defence Act 2026
An application by a person who wishes to obtain legal advice services shall be made to the Director General in such manner as may be determined by the Director General.
(2)
The application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by such information, particulars or documents as may be determined by the Director General.
(3)
After considering the application, the Director General may approve the provision of legal advice to the applicant.
(4)
The Director General may, after approval is granted, advise the aided person or assign a solicitor from the panel of solicitors to advise the aided person.
(5)
If the applicant is a child, the application shall be made on behalf of the child by his parents or guardian and any reference to the applicant in this Chapter shall include the parents or guardian of the child.