Information Bulletin

January 23, 2009
New Law Information Centre in Calgary increases access to justice

Calgary...
The new Law Information Centre (LInC) in the Calgary Courts Centre provides legal information to an increasing number of Albertans who choose to represent themselves in court.

“Albertans who do not have a legal background often find court processes difficult to navigate on their own,” said Alison Redford, Minster of Justice and Attorney General. “For Albertans who choose to represent themselves in court, these centres provide invaluable resources and information about court processes. It is a vital link to the justice system.”

Law Information Centres help Albertans learn about general court procedures and access legal information. Other centres are located in Edmonton, Red Deer and Grand Prairie.These centres offer services such as in-person legal information and assistance in locating and completing forms and referrals to other justice services. The centres also provide clients with access to computers and printers, photocopiers, telephone and fax machines and direct telephone access to Alberta Law Line.

Since opening in 2007 the Law Information Centres have helped more than 74,000 Albertans navigate the legal system by assisting with issues ranging from landlord and tenant disputes, collections, divorce and traffic, civil and criminal matters, as well as appeal and surrogate matters.

The centres are a result of a collaborative effort of representatives from Alberta Justice, the three courts, Canadian Bar Association, Legal Aid Alberta, Alberta Law Line, Law Society of Alberta, Canadian Forum on Civil Justice, Alberta Law Reform Institute, Native Counselling Services of Alberta and a number of non-government organizations.

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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Jill McKenzie
Alberta Justice and Attorney General
780- 427-8530

To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.

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