Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario - Fort Frances Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel - Rehabilitative Care Alliance

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Program:	Fort Frances Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel

Organization:	Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario

Description of Services:	Provides immediate legal assistance to individuals appearing in court without a lawyer Informs individuals about legal rights, obligations and the court process Provides assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing Assists with diversions, guilty pleas and adjournments Helps determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer May provide assistance in specialized courts including: Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court Domestic violence Drug treatment Mental health Note: Criminal Duty Counsel cannot assist with trials

Requirements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Must meet low income criteria

Application:	Call the application line or apply through the website

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	807-274-9571

Toll-Free:	1-800-267-0650

Teletype:	7-1-1


Email:	info@lao.on.ca

Website:	www.legalaid.on.ca/

Address:	333 Church St Fort Frances, ON P9A 1C9	Map

Location:	Located on Church St in downtown Fort Frances Closest intersection is at Church St and Portage Ave Situated in the Fort Frances Courthouse

Hours:	Mon 8:30 am-2:30 pm

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