Individuals have free access to legal information from the South Australian Legal Services Commission (the Commission). The Commission provides legal aid when people need specific legal advice and cannot afford to be represented by a private lawyer. Persons applying for legal aid must apply on the basis of their circumstances, including income and property. The South Australian Legal Aid Strategy 2022-2025 (PDF, 7.9 MB) outlines the government`s commitment to help disadvantaged people who cannot afford private legal services and who do not have access to legal solutions and the court system to resolve their legal problems. The Commission des services juridiques (legal aid) provides advice and access to legal services to those who cannot afford private legal representation. Several organizations provide or organize free legal assistance. If an issue goes beyond counselling and minor help, costs may be incurred, or you may need to meet eligibility criteria (usually a resource test) to avoid or reduce these costs. An action plan is being developed in consultation with South Australia`s mutual legal assistance sector, outlining specific activities, projects, initiatives and reforms to achieve the key priorities set out in the strategy. A free 24-hour service is also available and covers more than 60 common areas of law. The Law Society of South Australia can connect you with a range of South Australian lawyers and law firms who are able to provide legal advice and support. The Indigenous Legal Rights Movement provides free legal information, advice and representation to Indigenous people – for victims of crime, they can also provide assistance to compensate victims. The service provides legal assistance to women victims of domestic violence to apply for intervention orders and terminate leases.
The Attorney General`s Office provides legal and judicial services to the South Australian Government and the community in accordance with the Legal Aid Strategy 2022-2025. Community legal centres provide legal assistance from community sites in rural and metropolitan areas of South Australia. The centres may provide general and specialized legal services, including: Free legal advice – South Australian Legal Services Commission The Women`s Information Service provides information to women in South Australia online, by phone and in person. Legal fees are determined by what a person can reasonably afford. There are offices in Adelaide, Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta and Port Lincoln. The Court Support Program, run by the Victim Support Service, can provide you with the support and information you need to get to court. Call 1300 366 424 or Legal Chat for your invitation. The Service d`aide administrative pour les femmes contre la violence familiale is a specialized service managed by the Commission des services juridiques. You can find information about the law in our publications, in the law manual and on 24Legal. If necessary, recommendations on other services will be offered and interpreters can also be arranged.