Generally speaking, legal aid applications are submitted by the parties to local legal aid agencies. For legal aid on litigation matters, the applicant shall apply to the legal aid institution where the case-handling authority is located; for legal aid on non-litigation matters, the applicant shall apply to the legal aid institution where the dispute resolution institution is located or where the cause of the matter occurs.
The scope of legal aid includes criminal cases; legal issues regarding requests for payment of child care fees, child support and alimony; legal matters regarding work-related injury compensation claims other than liability accidents; legal matters for the disabled, minors, and the elderly People and women handle legal matters to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests; request legal matters for pensions, relief funds, basic living expenses, minimum living security funds, social insurance premiums and labor remuneration; request state compensation and other legal matters.
Conditions for applying for legal aid
1. Request state compensation in accordance with the law.
2. Request social insurance benefits or minimum living security.
3. Request for pensions and relief funds.
4. Requesting payment of alimony, support, or support.
5. Request for payment of labor remuneration.
6. Claim the civil rights and interests arising from courageous acts of justice.
7. Personal injury compensation cases caused by medical accidents, traffic accidents, and work-related injuries.
8. Due to domestic violence, abuse, bigamy, etc. , a case in which the victim requested divorce and personal injury compensation.
9. The criminal suspect fails to hire a lawyer due to financial difficulties after being questioned for the first time by the investigative agency or taking compulsory measures.
10. The victim of a public prosecution case, his legal representative or close relatives have not entrusted a litigation agent due to financial difficulties since the date the case was transferred for review and prosecution.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Legal Aid Regulations of the People's Republic of China