Centre communautaire juridique de la Rive-Sud – Longueuil, QC

Centre communautaire juridique de la Rive-Sud (CCJRS)

Mission and Access to Justice

The Centre communautaire juridique de la Rive-Sud (CCJRS) oversees the delivery of legal aid services across the Montérégie region. Established under the Legal Aid Act, its primary mandate is to ensure that financially eligible citizens have access to legal representation and advice, regardless of their ability to pay. This location on Boulevard Roland-Therrien serves as both the administrative headquarters and a service point for civil law matters. It plays a crucial role in the justice system by providing lawyers for cases involving family law, civil disputes, administrative law, and youth protection, ensuring that the rights of vulnerable populations are upheld.

Services and Eligibility

• Legal Representation: Staff lawyers represent eligible clients before various courts and tribunals in matters such as divorce, custody, housing disputes, and social aid appeals.
• Legal Advice: The centre offers consultations to determine the legal merit of a case and provides guidance on the judicial process.
• Financial Eligibility: Services are either free or contributory (moyennant une contribution) based on the client’s annual income and family situation. Applicants must provide proof of income to determine their status.
• Homologation Assistance: The centre assists with the Homologation Assistance Service (HAS) for parents who have reached an agreement on custody or support and wish to have it ratified by a special clerk.

Visit Information

Services are strictly by appointment to ensure that a lawyer or technician is available to review the file. The office is accessible to persons with reduced mobility. As this is a government-funded service, strict confidentiality is maintained. Applicants should bring all relevant legal documents and proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, social aid statements) to their first meeting to expedite the opening of their file.