Rights of Accused
Includes information about release from custody (bail), the right to a fair trial, and the right to counsel.
Some indicators of legal issues
What the clients may say:
- "When I was arrested, I was not told I had the right to talk to a lawyer before talking to the police."
Legal Services and Information
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Ontario Legal Information Centre | The Centre offers legal information and referral services on a confidential basis: offering legal information and referral services offering public legal education presentations to its… |
| University of Ottawa - Community Legal Clinic | Student Legal Aid Services Society clinic staffed by students and supervised by lawyers provides legal services to low-income members of the community conducts legal education… |
| Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa | Counsellors and caseworkers are available virtually and over the phone * call 613-237-7427 or email info@efryottawa.com for support. This information is regularly updated on their… |
| ABLE2 - Fetal Alcohol Resource Program | Support for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families service/community navigation education and community leadership development training workshops professional consultation one-to-one… |
| ABLE2 - Reach Legal Services | COVID-19 (July 12, 2021): Reach's Legal Referral program is accepting calls from clients with disabilities in Ottawa and the Champlain region who require legal assistance.… |
| The Royal - Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre - Integrated Forensic Program | COVID-19: All day programs, outreach services and drop-in activities are suspended until further notice. One-on-one care will continue. Outpatient appointment schedules may be adjusted. (October… |
| Office of the Independent Police Review Director | Independent oversight agency receives, manages and oversees all public complaints about the conduct of a police officer or the policies and services of a police… |