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If you are facing a committal (a pre-trial procedure in the Local Court) you can apply for legal aid by lodging an application at the Legal Aid office nearest to you. Legal aid for committals is subject to a means test. You may be required to pay a contribution. If your matter is not one for which Legal Aid is available, you can instruct and pay for a lawyer to appear for you. Otherwise you will have to represent yourself.
Committal proceedings can be difficult to conduct if you have no legal training. It is unwise to attempt to represent yourself unless you are well prepared and have had legal advice. More information about what happens at a committal hearing is available in our brochure Are you facing a committal?
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