Publications by Key Term: fee waivers

Access to Justice – Needy Person Certificates and Waiver of Fees: Consultation Paper Dec 2011

This paper outlines the current issues in Needy Person Certificates, their scope and availability, and the access to justice issues that arise from different rules in different courts. The Commission cites widespread confusion about eligibility, and seeks solutions to issues regarding eligibility and personal representation, stages of the proceedings, and accessibility to the certificates.