11. Grant of legal aid certificates
Feedback & supportBefore approving an application for legal aid, the Director shall refer the application to a board (referred to in this section as the board) consisting of the Director and not less than two solicitors whose names are on the appropriate panel maintained pursuant to section 4.
Director
“Director” means the Director of Legal Aid appointed under section 3 and includes Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of Legal Aid;
The Director may grant to the applicant a certificate (referred to in this Act as a legal aid certificate) that the applicant is entitled under the provisions of this Act to legal aid in connection with any proceedings where —
the board is of the opinion that the applicant has reasonable grounds for taking, defending, continuing or being a party thereto; and
he is satisfied —
that the applicant is not possessed of or entitled to disposable capital of a total value of more than $500; and
that the disposable income of the applicant does not exceed $1,000 per annum.