For people in prison
Learn about how to navigate the legal system and get legal help when you’re in detention.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Disability Law Clinic
Disability Alliance BC
The Disability Law Clinic provides free legal advice to people with disabilities about human rights and discrimination. Issues include accommodations in the workplace; access to transportation; access to education; housing; and service animals. They can also provide advice to people having problems with their disability benefits.
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service
Last Reviewed
Last reviewed July 2024
Is a will different for people who live on reserve?
A will is a written document where you describe what should happen to your property after you die. It must follow certain rules to be considered valid (legal). If you’re registered under the Indian Act and you live on reserve or Crown land, the wills process is guided by the Indian Act and the Indian Estates Regulations. Before anyone named in the...
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common question
Last reviewed September 2024
Wills
How to write and register your will, and what to do if you need to challenge one.
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subtopic
Last reviewed March 2024
Mental health law program
Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Offers representation for people who have applied for a review panel hearing with the Mental Health Review Board under the Mental Health Act, and for people who have a BC Review Board hearing under the Mental Disorder Provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada.
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service
Last Reviewed
Last reviewed July 2024
Elder Law Clinic
Seniors First BC
Offers pro bono (free) legal advice to eligible older adults (55+) living in BC on a wide range of legal matters, including helping throughout court processes and dealing with adult guardianship issues. They also help prepare advance planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements.
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service
Last Reviewed
Last reviewed August 2024
First Nations/Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid BC
Description
Explains that if you identify as Aboriginal or Indigenous and you plead guilty to a crime or are found guilty, you might be able to have your bail or sentencing hearing in a First Nations/Indigenous Court in BC. These are criminal sentencing courts that focus on balancing rehabilitation, accountability, and healing.
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resource
Last reviewed September 2024
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Booklet for Youth in Custody
Prisoners’ Legal Services
Description
Booklet explaining your rights and the programs available to you as a youth in provincial custody.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Booklets for Indigenous Prisoners
Prisoners’ Legal Services
Description
Various booklets that explains your rights and the programs available to you as an Indigenous person in federal or provincial custody.
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resource
Last reviewed August 2024
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Your Home on Reserve — Who Can Stay in the Family Home on Reserve
Legal Aid BC
Description
Describes the laws about homes on reserve. Has information on who can stay in the family home on reserve after a separation or a partner dies, who these laws apply to, and where to get help with this issue.
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resource
Last reviewed March 2024
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