For legal aid to be granted for an ICL at an appeal, the following tests must be satisfied:
Documentary requirements
Applications received from preferred supplier or in-house practitioner
Practitioners seeking a grant of legal assistance must electronically submit an application for aid via the Grants Online system.
The following documents are retained on file:
Grant(s) of aid
The grants of aid that may be available are as follows:
- IC5A - Appeal to a single judge of the Family Court
- IC5B - Appeal to the full court of the Family Court
Extension(s) of aid
The grants of aid that may be available as are follows:
- IC5C - Additional days of appeal
Review of decisions
A decision to refuse legal aid for this type of matter may be appealed to the external review officer (refer to review of decisions).