Notices to Counsel

Changes or updates to the LABC Tariffs are made in the form of Notices to Counsel, issued as the need arises. These notices are sent by email to all lawyers who accept legal aid contracts. Links to current versions of our Notices to Counsel are below.

For older Notices to Counsel, see our Archive.

133. Family Legal Aid Expansion Continuous Improvement Update (PDF) – June 2026
132. Increased Tariff Rates Pursuant to Agreement between the Province, Legal Aid BC and the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (PDF) – April 2026
131. Increased Tariff Rates (PDF) – April 2026
130. Serious Criminal Case Eligibility, Revised Compliance Policy, Criminal Record Check Requirement (PDF) – January 2026
129. Immigration and Appeals Tariff Changes (PDF) – January 2026
128. New Tariff Items and Revisions (PDF) – March 2025
127. Change in Court Transcript Service Provider (PDF) – September 2024
126. New Legal Software Support Fee (PDF) – September 2024
125. Family Legal Aid Expansion (PDF) – August 2024
124. Extended Contract Service Dates (PDF) – June 2024