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California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 4 — AttorneysArticle 9.6 — Legal Aid OrganizationsSection 6159.51

For purposes of this article, “legal aid organization” means a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services for the poor without charge.

Notes

Defines “legal aid organization” for the article as a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services to poor persons without charge. The definition therefore requires nonprofit status, civil rather than criminal legal services, service to the poor, and no charge for the services provided.

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