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Thunder Bay Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel

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125 Brodie St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 0A3
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807-577-1005
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Toll-Free: 1-800-668-8258
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 16, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call the application line or apply through the website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must meet low income criteria

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Gives immediate legal assistance to individuals who appear in court for criminal matters without a lawyer
  • Provides information about legal rights, obligation and the court process
  • Provides assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing
  • Assists with diversions, guilty pleas and sentencing
  • Helps determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
  • Provides assistance in specialized courts such as:
    • Mental health
    • Drug treatment
    • Domestic violence
    • Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court
    Note: Criminal duty counsel cannot assist with trials

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    Last updated: Dec 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
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