Prisoners’ Legal Service is a community legal centre providing free legal assistance to incarcerated persons and their families on matters relating to imprisonment. The service is provided throughout the state of Queensland, Australia.
Website:
Email:
Mailing address:
GPO Box 257
Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel:
(07) 3846 5074
Fax:
(07) 3229 9222
Hours & appointment times:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admin: (07) 3846 5074
Telephone advice times –
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm to inmates of prisons.
Prisoners can access through prison telephone system (ARUNTA) following these prompts:
Enter telephone a/c number (CIS number) then enter prisoner’s own pin number then * (star) then # (hash) then 0 (zero) then 5 (five).
Wednesday 9:00am to 11:00am
Community Advice Line (07) 3846 3384 for family members and post release.
Key services:
- Casework and representation
- Community legal education
- Financial counselling
- Information and referral
- Law reform
- Legal advice
- Publications and self help materials
Service delivery methods:
- Booked appointments
- Phone advice
Specialist services & interest groups:
- Prisoners
