Difference between revisions of "Governing Legislation and Resources for Criminal Law (1:II)"

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 A wide range of booklets and pamphlets covering various legal problems and legal rights are also available from LSS offices. This material is free.
-The client should be advised to contact Legal Aid directly at (604) 408-2172. See '''Chapter 23:  Referrals''', or the blue pages of the phone book, for more information.
+If appropriate, the client should be advised to contact Legal Aid directly at (604) 408-2172. See '''Chapter 23:  Referrals''', or the blue pages of the phone book, for more information.
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 c) Reviewing a decision
-An accused who has been rejected can have the decision reviewed where circumstances warrant it. Requests for reviews must be in writing, must set out the reasons for disagreeing with the decision, and must include copies of supporting documentation. LSS does not consider any requests received 30 or more days from the date of the intake legal assistant’s decision.
+An accused who has been rejected by Legal Aid can have the decision reviewed where circumstances warrant it. Requests for reviews must be in writing, must set out the reasons for disagreeing with the decision, and must include copies of supporting documentation. LSS does not consider any requests received 30 or more days from the date of the intake legal assistant’s decision.
 === 5. Vancouver Lawyer Referral Service ===