This section contains a complete reference for legal practitioners on all aspects of legal aid. It contains comprehensive coverage on the assignment of legal aid cases to practitioners, applying for aid, eligibility for aid, funding criteria, conditions of aid and payment for legal aid work. It also includes forms, cost scales and other resources. Explore the links below to learn more.
Civil Law Cost Scale (PDF, 130 KB)
Care and Protection Cost Scale (PDF, 97 KB)
Family Law Cost Scale (PDF, 154 KB)
Guardianship and Mental Health Cost Scale (PDF, 91 KB)
Youth Treatment Orders Cost Scale (PDF, 101 KB)
Criminal Law Cost Scale (PDF, 154 KB)
Disbursements Scale (PDF, 104 KB)
Expensive Criminal Cases Funding Agreement (PDF, 506 KB)
The local legal profession has been approched to provide pro-bono legal assistance that will assist South Australians in time of crisis or natural disaster. Voluntary practitioners are sought to register and be on call to provide legal asistance in the event of a State emergency.
Register for DisasterLegalHelp SA
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