Can I see a duty lawyer if I am in custody?

If you are in custody and you are appearing in the Magistrates Court in person, you can see the duty lawyer at court on the morning of your appearance. If you are appearing over video link from prison, you can speak to the duty lawyer by telephone on the morning of your court appearance. You should let the prison staff or court custody staff know that you want to speak to the duty lawyer and they will arrange this for you.

If you are appearing in the Children's Court either as an adult or a juvenile, you should ensure that you see the duty lawyer before you are taken into court. The custody staff will arrange this for you.

You should speak to the duty lawyer if you do not already have a lawyer representing you.

If you are a sentenced prisoner or you are in a remand or detention centre and need legal advice before your court date, you should put your name down to see Legal Aid WA or ask the prison to arrange for you to see Legal Aid WA. You should do this well before your court date. Alternatively you can contact the nearest Legal Aid WA office yourself to request that someone speak to you before your court date.

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