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Mental health legal issues – Legal Aid Ontario

WebA support person or substitute decision maker. A lawyer at a courthouse called duty counsel. A patient advocate/rights advisor at a mental health hospital or facility. A social worker or …

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WebOntario’s Mental Health Act, like the Criminal Code, gives courts certain powers to have an accused person sent to a hospital for a psychiatric examination.It also …

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What happens in mental health court

WebMany different criminal court proceedings can happen in mental health court. Some mental health courts deal only with assessment orders or mental health diversion. Other mental …

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If someone is taken by the police to a hospital for a …

WebOnce a person is taken to a hospital for a psychiatric examination, the doctor who examines them must decide within three days (72 hours) whether to release them, or keep them in …

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For mental health lawyers – Legal Aid Ontario

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What is mental health diversion

WebMental health diversion is a type of diversion. Mental health diversion involves a way of resolving or dealing with criminal charges in a manner that doesn’t involve a guilty plea …

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Can the police take a person to a hospital for a psychiatric

WebThe police can also take a person for a psychiatric examination if they have an order signed by a doctor or a justice of the peace. These orders must have been signed within seven …

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Can a judge use the Mental Health Act to order the …

WebYes. Under section 22 of the Mental Health Act (MHA) a judge can order an accused who is in custody to be admitted to a psychiatric facility for an examination. If the accused has …

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I want to make a will and power of attorney. Where can I …

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Diversion – Legal Aid Ontario

WebDiversion. Diversion is when you are offered a chance to do something like community service or counselling to have your charge withdrawn (which means it will be dropped …

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Parenting time (formerly access) – Legal Aid Ontario

WebParenting time (formerly access) is the right to visit—or be visited by—your children. It also means the right to get information on your child’s health, education and well being. …

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How do I get my disclosure package

WebIf you are self-represented, you can also get your disclosure by going to the Digital Disclosure Hub to register. To get a copy of your disclosure, you will have to verify your …

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Specialty clinics – Legal Aid Ontario

WebChinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic. Address. 123 Edward Street, Suite 505. Toronto M5G 1E2. Telephone. 416-971-9674. Toll-free. 1-844-971-9674.

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Duty Counsel Offices – Legal Aid Ontario

WebCall us toll free at 1‑800‑668‑8258 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) for help in over 300 languages. Current wait time: The CLSC is currently closed. Wait times: …

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Development of a Domestic Violence Strategy

WebLegal Aid Ontario . Consultation Paper: Development of a Domestic Violence Strategy . DRAFT: FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY

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Kingston Community Legal Clinic – Legal Aid Ontario

WebNeed legal help? Call us toll free at 1‑800‑668‑8258 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) for help in over 300 languages.. Current wait time: 0 minutes Wait times: Monday …

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Ottawa District Office – Legal Aid Ontario

Web275 Slater Street Suite 1101 Ottawa, K1P5H9 Get Directions. (613) 238-7931. French services available.

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Block fee rates and pricing – Legal Aid Ontario

WebAll other services provided are included in the block fee payment. $455.82. $478.61. $957.22. $1,005.08. $1,055.34. Detention review. For all services for an application to …

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