RD23 - Annual Report on the Status of Legal Services Assistance Programs in the Commonwealth


Executive Summary:
In FY 03-04, LSCV grants supported ten regional legal aid programs and a statewide support center that collectively serve every community in Virginia. These programs completed a significant restructuring process in 2002 as part of a statewide strategic planning effort that began in 1998 to expand client access, improve outcomes for clients and promote greater efficiency in the delivery of services.

LSCV receives funding from the Virginia General Assembly in the form of general revenue and special filing fee appropriations and from the Virginia Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program that LSCV began administering in 1995.

Legal aid programs apply for funds and report to LSCV on their use on an annual basis. They are evaluated by LSCV to determine the quality and quantity of services provided. LSCV also provides program oversight and administers and coordinates benefits and other administrative matters for local programs.