Once at our office, the client or his or her relatives are directed to meet a legal officer to give their statement.

If the client did not come in person due to his incarceration a personal interview is arranged at the place of detention to seek further information.

The client must then complete a legal aid application form applying for legal aid.

The client must give details of his financial position on the legal aid application form.

The statement, legal aid form and supporting documents are then submitted to the authorizing officer for approval.

Decision on whether legal aid is granted or not is made.

The decision of the amount of the financial contribution to be made by the client is also made by the authorizing officer.

Matter is assigned to handling officer.