OIA-101731.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]
...the case rather than seek an adjournment for another lawyer to be assigned under legal aid. The policy, and further supporting information for lawyers, can be found on the Ministry's website through this link: justice.govt.nz/about/lawyers-and-service-providers/cpip/ Please note that the higher duties payment referred to in the Duty Lawyer Operational policy has been suspended since 18 October 2022. Please also see the document table below. I can advise that the Ministry authored t...