Section 7577 - Delivery of Services(a) Legal assistance shall be available and accessible throughout the PSA to the targeted groups identified in the Area Plan.(b) Each prospective legal assistance provider shall include in its bid proposal the specific techniques to be used to make potential clients aware of the legal assistance that will be provided.(c) All attorneys providing legal assistance shall be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of California and shall carry malpractice insurance. Legal assistance may be provided by law students or paralegals only under the direct and regular supervision of a licensed attorney.(d) Funds received from AAAs shall be used to maintain and/or increase the level of legal assistance furnished to older individuals. Funds shall not be used to supplant funds from other federal or non-federal sources.(e) Legal assistance providers shall not subcontract any interest or obligation arising under a contract with an AAA without the written agreement of the AAA. However, when the legal assistance provider is an agency of a city or county government, the provider shall have available an alternate resource for legal assistance where conflict exists between the client and any agency of the city or county government. The name and address of the alternate resource shall be furnished to the AAA and the Department's Legal Services Developer.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 7577
1. New section filed 10-6-97; operative 11-5-97 (Register 97, No. 41). Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3027(a)(15).
1. New section filed 10-6-97; operative 11-5-97 (Register 97, No. 41).