Overview:
The Jail Department has provided facilities for the purpose of defence to under-trial prisoners to apply for free legal aid and to receive visits from their legal adviser with a view to their defence.
Legal Aid Cell in each Jail has been maintained to help in processing the legal aid applications in Assam.
During the year 2015-16, the Department had provided legal aid facilities to 1734 Nos. of prisoners in different Jails of Assam with the approval of The Assam State Legal Services Authority.
Eligibility:
Under Trial Prisoners
Fee:
Not Applicable
Online/Offline:
Offline
Whom to Contact:
Legal Aid Cell of the concerned Jail.