LEPL Legal Aid Service is a state-funded legal entity, providing legal advisory and legal aid services throughout Georgia for the individuals prescribed under the laws of Georgia. The inception of the free legal aid system can be traced back to 2005. Subsequently, in 2007, the enactment of The Law of Georgia on Legal Aid established the beneficiaries of this system, defined the institutional framework governing the legal aid services, and outlined the terms and conditions necessary to access the services provided under this legislation.
LEPL Legal Aid Service is to be an independent entity, accountable only to the Parliament of Georgia in Accordance with the Georgian legislative norms.
➥The Goal of the Service : providing legal services and raising legal awareness in society.
➥The Service activity principles: legitimacy, equality, independence and transparency.
➥Legal services include: legal consulting and legal assistance.
➥ legal aid is: provided in a free of charge bases, and is being reimbursed from the state budget.
Legal consulting is a legal advisory service available to all individuals (physical body or legal entity) refering any legal issue.
Legal aid encompasses various services, including document preparation, legal representation in administrative or civil proceedings within Georgian courts, representation in administrative bodies, and assistance in criminal proceedings. However, it is important to note that these services are exclusively available to individuals who meet the criteria specified by the Law.