Rule 52 - Applications for legal aid

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1. The Deputy-Registrar shall receive and record in the case file any application for legal aid.

2. If an application for legal aid meets all requirements, the Deputy-Registrar shall forward said application to the judge. (Ref.: R. 377-379 RoP)

3. If the application does not meet the requirements, the Deputy-Registrar shall invite the applicant to correct the deficiencies of the application within 14 days. (Ref.: R. 379(2) RoP)

4. If the applicant fails to correct said deficiencies in due time, the Deputy-Registrar shall inform the judge. (Ref.: R. 379(3)-(6) RoP)