Section 40
of Legal Aid and Public Defence Act 2026
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Section 40
(1)
The Director General may require an aided person to pay a contribution as prescribed by the Minister if the Director
General finds that the aided person has an income that exceeds the eligibility limit based on the criteria and the means tests as prescribed by the Minister.
(2)
The contribution paid under subsection (1) shall be deposited in the trust account and shall be expended only for the purpose of administering the legal companion services.