A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a bailiff appointed to keep the peace. Justices of the peace may perform certain judicial tasks, such as conducting court proceedings, issuing court orders, and many other services. Justices of the peace do not need formal legal training. Visit Justice of the Peace (Provincial Court of British Columbia) for more information. Visit Youth Services for legal services and resources for youth. Legal aid sites also provide legal education and information materials to the public, as well as community recommendations and resources. In some communities, you can get help from: It also offers public legal education and support to community organizations looking to help clients with legal problems. To find out if you are eligible for free legal advice or representation, visit Legal Aid BC. The Merritt Aboriginal Justice Centre (IJC) provides legal services to Aboriginal people in the community who would not otherwise have access to them. You may not be eligible for legal aid for a variety of reasons or you may need legal advice on issues that are not covered by legal aid. The Nicola Valley Advocacy Centre has one 1.0 FTE lawyer/coordinator funded by the Law Foundation and one part-time Prince Edward Island outreach staff funded by the Legal Services Society. From time to time, the services of interns in the Department of Social Work at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology have been expanded. The Centre`s work is overseen by a local lawyer who also provides pro bono legal assistance to the Centre`s clients.
Visit Clicklaw for information on legal services and resources. Look for Clicklaw`s help card to find free, low-cost legal services in your community. Visit the Indigenous Legal Resources page for Indigenous legal resources. Legal aid is available by telephone throughout British Columbia. Apply for legal aid by calling anywhere or by calling our call centre. On the map below, you will find all phone numbers and locations. The Nicola Valley Advocacy Centre opened in 2003 in response to cuts to legal services that led to the closure of the Nicola Valley Native Community Law Office. The program provides legal advice to low-income individuals who require legal information, advice or representation on various legal issues such as income security, housing, disability, violence and debt. The Advocacy Centre is primarily funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia, but also receives a small grant from the Legal Services Society through its Community Partnership Program. The purpose of the Community Partnership Program is to provide information about the Legal Services Society of BC, references to its programs, and public legal education and awareness. What were you looking for? How can we do better for you? Crown counsel is a lawyer who presents the case against the accused. Crown attorneys are public servants.
They do not represent the police or the victim, but the community as a whole. Please describe what you were looking for and why you left the review. The Merritt IJC has an active Elder who is available to spend time with clients and staff to obtain general advice or advice, assistance and representation for low-income residents of the Nicola Valley and surrounding areas on various unfunded poverty, criminal and family law matters. Tel. 250-378-9632 Fax. 250-378-9796. Email. advocate@nvac.ca Can you describe what you were looking for and what results you expected? Please note that we cannot answer questions via this feedback form. To find a lawyer or talk to someone to determine if you need a lawyer, contact the Lawyer Referral Service. Personal services are available at select locations across the province. Please call first to see if this is available. For the Vancouver office, Legal Aid BC promotes personal services by appointment.
Call Vancouver Intake at 604-408-2172 to make an appointment. Come meet our staff, and they will help you decide which services are right for you. The Merritt IJC can also assist in the reintegration of individuals who return to the community after leaving prison. Oops, something went wrong while submitting the form. Please try again later. A defense attorney is a lawyer who represents a person accused of committing a crime. You can also visit the Service Locations page for a list of services and their locations. The Merritt IJC is a diverse team that provides services to surrounding communities, with an internal Community Outreach Coordinator who works with local nations and service providers to provide accurate and up-to-date information on each program, eligibility criteria, waiting lists and more for programs that may be of interest to our clients.
Legal centres for parents are open for telephone and personal services. Some of our community partners may also offer both options – please call them to check first.