Duty solicitor scheme
The duty solicitor scheme coordinates the involvement of private lawyers in Local Court criminal duty matters on behalf of Legal Aid NSW. Duty lawyers service the majority of the local courts throughout New South Wales and appear for clients on their first appearance and for pleas of guilty, mentions, adjournments and bail applications (subject to the means test when applicable). Please see the Duty solicitor scheme guidelines (October 09).
The duty solicitor scheme provides a valuable service to the courts and owes its success to the support and cooperation of the private profession especially in regional locations.
For more information, please contact Pip Brown, coordinator, duty solicitor scheme on 02 9219 5093.
Please note: There are no duty rosters at courts close to Legal Aid NSW offices where duty services are provided by salaried solicitors from Legal Aid NSW. Please see here for Legal Aid office locations.