Prisoners Legal Service
Service Description
A specialist service that provides advice, assistance and representation to prisoners. They are able to assist with matters concerning bail, appeals, legal aid, parole, family and civil law, fines, debts, housing and rehabilitation. Representation is available for hearings at the State Parole Authority, life sentence determinations. visiting Magistrate hearings, and segregation appeals. Family and friends may also contact this service.
Alternate Names: PLS
http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/my-problem-is-about/my-right-as-a/prisoner/prisoners-legal-service
02 9066 6046 (Friends & Family), 1300 888 529 (Prisoners, via Legal Aid)
Parramatta Justice Precinct, 160 Marsden St
Parramatta, NSW, 2150
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Self-referral depending on circumstance
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter services available
Disability Access
Yes
Organisational Information
Area Served
NSW
Parent Organisation
Legal Aid NSW
Postal Address
PO Box 695
Parramatta
NSW
2124
Other Information
Facilities Available
Video link conferences available
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes
Last Updated: 5 March 2024