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Walk-in hours for Court Registry and other court services are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Duty Counsel lawyers offer assistance to individuals who have been charged with a crime and do not have a lawyer or qualify for legal aid. They may see drop-in clients who do not have court that particular day, but only if there is time left during the day. Family Duty Counsel lawyers provide assistance 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursdays regarding Family Law issues and child protection issues (where MCFD is involved) as well as drop-in service for people who do not have a lawyer and do not qualify for legal aid.

Operating within the Richmond Provincial Court Services is the Crown Counsel office. This office reviews all charges referred by the police to determine if it is feasible to proceed with the case, prosecutes the case, and makes recommendations to the Court as to an appropriate sentence. It also contacts victims and witnesses if they have to testify at the trial and reviews the case with victims, explains court procedures and provides information on the date of trial and date of sentencing, and covers travel costs when victims and witnesses are required by Crown Counsel to attend court. Offices hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.