RD58 - Legal Services Corporation of Virginia Report to the Commonwealth and the General Assembly FY 2006-2007


Executive Summary:
In FY 06-07, LSCV grants supported nine regional legal aid programs and a statewide support center that, collectively, served every community via 38 offices located strategically throughout the state of Virginia. The current office structure was completed in 2002 after several years of strategic planning and restructuring. The statewide planning is intended to develop best practice models of service efficiency, and has already expanded client access and improved outcomes for clients.

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.