Fact Sheets and Media releases

MEDIA  RELEASES

17/08/2011:  "The Way it Should Be" by Paula McCubbin -  a research project into the need for a specific sexual assault response service in the Limestone Coast was launched by the Limestone Coast Family Violence Action Group in Mount Gambier on 13 July 2011. To read more please click here.

 

FACT SHEETS 

This section contains plain English fact sheets that have been written or checked by a solicitor. Please check the fact sheet for the date of the last update.  The information contained within these fact sheets is written for people resident in, or affected by, the laws of South Australia, Australia only.

Please note that these fact sheets provide general information only and do not constitute legal advice. If you do have a legal problem please see a lawyer for advice about your particular situation before making a decision about what to do.

Character Reference Guide

Tips for an effective character reference to accompany a guilty plea.

Family Law Resources for Mount Gambier

A list of useful, local community services that may be able to assist you at times of separation, divorce and with parenting issues.

Legal Aid

Information about eligibility criteria and the process of legal aid in South Australia.

Procedure for Self-represented Guilty Pleas 

Advice on how to present yourself in court and information to assist in representing yourself when pleading guilty.

Police questioning and Arrest in South Australia

Tips on communicating with police and your rights after arrest.

What we do

Details on the services offered by South East Community Legal Service.