If you've been affected by recent flooding and need legal help, call the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW on 1800 801 529 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or visit the DRLS website for more information.
The purpose of the Merit Test is to assess whether it is reasonable in all the circumstances to grant legal aid.
In deciding whether it is reasonable Legal Aid NSW will take into account amongst other issues:
Note: The Merit Test has additional criteria in certain state matters such as coronial inquest matters.
Note: See Crime guideline 2.1 for guidance on considering whether there are reasonable prospects of success for an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal.
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