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Legal help and support

Seek help for a criminal case

You have the right to engage a lawyer or represent yourself in court for a criminal case. Find out who you can contact for help and the schemes to apply.

Seek help for a civil case

You have the right to engage a lawyer or represent yourself in court for a civil case. Find out who you can contact for help.​

Seek help and support for a family case

Parties in family cases may seek help for their court proceedings. The court may appoint trained individuals for cases involving children.

Seek help for a tribunal or simplified POHA case: Community Courts and Tribunals Friend Scheme

If you need administrative or emotional support for a tribunal or simplified POHA case, you can apply for the court to approve a Community Courts and Tribunals Friend.

State Courts Centre for Specialist Services

The State Courts Centre for Specialist Services provides counselling and psychological services for court users who have a case heard in the State Courts.

Seek help with Community Resources

Find out more about the community agencies providing mental health support, financial support and employment support.
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Last updated on 08 April 20242024/04/08.