Program: Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario - Fort Frances Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel
Organization: Legal Aid Ontario - Northwestern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 807-274-9571
Toll-Free: 1-800-668-8258
TTY: 1-800-855-0511
Email: info@lao.on.ca
Website: www.legalaid.on.ca/
Address:
333 Church St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1C9
Location:
  • Located on Church St in downtown Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at Church St and Portage Ave
  • Situated in the Fort Frances Courthouse
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon 9 am-2:30 pm
Service Description:
  • 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



    Application: Call the application line or apply through the website
    Eligibility / Target Population: Must meet low income criteria
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
    See Also: Legal Aid
    Last Updated: 12/16/2024
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=212902

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