Section 21
Application for legal aid in civil and syariah proceedings
of Legal Aid and Public Defence Act 2026
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Section 21
(1)
An application by a person who requires legal aid in any civil or syariah proceedings, whether in his own right or in his capacity as a representative, shall be made to the Director
General in such manner as may be determined by the Director
General.
(2)
An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by such information, particulars or documents as may be determined by the Director General.
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(3)
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.