New South Wales Consolidated Acts

LEGAL AID COMMISSION ACT 1979 - SECT 36

36 Monetary contribution by applicant

(1) In granting an application, the Commission may do either or both of the following:

(a) impose a condition that requires the applicant to pay such amount to the Commission by way of contribution to the costs and expenses of the legal services sought by the applicant as the Commission determines,

(b) determine the maximum amount the applicant will, subject to section 47, be required to pay to the Commission towards the costs and expenses of a party to any proceedings brought by or against the applicant if, in relation to those proceedings, the party obtains an order for costs against the applicant.

(2) An amount required to be paid under subsection (1) shall be paid in such manner, and within such time, as the Commission directs.

(3) If a person who is or has been a legally assisted person fails to pay an amount payable under subsection (1), the Commission may recover the amount, and any interest payable in respect of the amount, from the person as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction.