Care or Protection Proceedings Service Content Prior to the court hearing the eligible child or juvenile will be interviewed by the duty lawyer. Details of the court proceedings, application/variation of the Care or Protection Order and relevant reports will be explained to the child or juvenile and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s). The duty lawyer will submit his/her views to the Magistrate to assist the court in the process of formulating welfare plans in the best interest of the child or juvenile. Fee Free of charge Contact and How to Apply Juvenile Courts are situated at the Eastern, Kowloon City, West Kowloon, Tuen Mun and Fanling Magistrates' Courts, where Court Liaison Offices of the Duty Lawyer Service are located. Social Worker of SWD or gazetted place of refuge or the subject Police Officer will refer the case of the service target to the Duty Lawyer Service. Duty lawyers under the Scheme will approach the concerned parent(s)/guardian(s) and subsequently contact those eligible children or juveniles. Enquiry can be put to the Court Liaison Offices of the Magistrates' Courts at which the child or juvenile will appear. Court Liaison Office Tel. No. Eastern 2568 3166 Kowloon City 2713 2126 West Kowloon 2342 8477 Tuen Mun 2458 2311 Fanling 2675 5990 The Head Office of the Duty Lawyer Service is at Suites 808-9 Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Tel.: 2526 5969   Back To Top