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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In-Person''':<br><br />
#Gather and prepare all the required documents for your application, ensure that you have all the required documents before commencing the application. <br />
#Obtain the application form from the Government of Bermuda website: [https://www.gov.bm/ Website] or download it directly via this link: [https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Amended%20Legal%20Aid%20Application.pdf Application Form]<br />
#Fill the application form accordingly and cross check if you have all the required document with the “documents required for legal aid” section in the form. <br />
#Attach all the requirements to the form and submit to the Legal Aid Office, 20 Victoria Street in Hamilton for verification and processing.<br />
#You will be asked questions about your household based on the last 12 months then the application will be sworn by one of the in-house counsel. <br />
#Then the application will then be assessed and submitted to the Legal Aid Committee for a decision. <br />
#Once you have been granted Legal Aid approval, you may be required to pay a one-time contribution. This can range from $150- $750 based on either your level of total income or disposable capital.<br><br />
Refer to extra links below<br />
==Required Documents==<br />
'''Financial details of all household members:'''<br><br />
*Pay stubs<br />
*Child support (whether paid or received)<br />
*Financial Assistance statements<br />
*Pension/disability benefits<br />
*Rent received (if you are a landlord)<br />
*Rent paid if you rent<br />
*Mortgage paid if you are a home owner<br />
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'''Capital:'''<br><br />
*Bank statements (local and overseas)<br />
*Insurance statement of any vehicles you own<br />
*Land tax statement (if you are a property owner)<br />
*Land valuation (if you own land whether local or overseas<br />
*Boat valuation<br />
*Time share value<br />
*Investment accounts<br />
*Value of jewelry, antiques or any other collectibles <br />
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'''Allowances (applicant only)'''<br><br />
*Monthly rent/mortgage payments (if you are not paying a monthly rent but you contribute to the household finances, this should be submitted)<br />
*School tuition / child support payments (if you are supporting a child that is not a member of the household)<br />
*Name and age of any dependents under the age of 21 (if they are members of your household who are financially dependent on you)<br />
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'''Other relevant supporting documents'''<br><br />
*Information sheet for criminal matters<br />
*Marriage certificate for divorces<br />
*Any other relevant court orders or documents<br />
==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Ministry of Legal Affairs''':<br><br />
Department of Legal Aid Office<br><br />
20 Victoria Street<br><br />
Hamilton HM 11<br><br />
Bermuda<br><br />
(441) 297 7617<br />
==Eligibility==<br />
*Please refer to legal aid act (opportunity for legal advice) to confirm if you are eligible.<br />
The act is provided in the “Information which might help” section below <br />
==Fees==<br />
*One time contribution: $150- $750 based on either your level of total income or disposable capital.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
*Application form: [https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Amended%20Legal%20Aid%20Application.pdf Application Form]<br />
==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.<br />
==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. <br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites. <br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, <br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*If you knowingly provide false information when apply for Legal Aid, you will committing an offence under the Legal Aid Act 1980 and punishable by law <br />
==Required Information==<br />
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.<br />
e.g.<br />
1. Date of Birth.<br />
2. City or County of Birth.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*This application assist you to get legal aid form the government <br />
==Information which might help==<br />
*Legal Aid Act: [http://www.bermudalaws.bm/Laws/Consolidated%20Laws/Legal%20Aid%20Act%201980.pdf Legal Aid Act]<br />
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*Government of Bermuda: [https://www.gov.bm/online-services/apply-legal-aid Government of Bermuda]<br />
==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:Bermuda]]<br />
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