Legal Aid Act Article 17

The application for legal aid shall specify the following items orally or in writing to the Chapter:1. the name, gender, birth date, identification number, and residence or domicile of the applicant. The name, birth date, identification number, and residence or domicile of the legal representative or the application representative, and their relationship with the applicant;2. the statements describing the conditions as prescribed in the provisions of article 5, relevant matters, or evidence;3. the statements describing legal matters and relevant evidence;4. the type of legal aid.The physical or mental welfare care facility may apply on behalf of the applicant, concerning the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if the applicant is unable to make full statements due to damage or impairment of the structures of the nervous system, or of the psychological or mental functions.When the applicant specifies the items orally, the Chapter shall record the oral statements and request the applicant or his or her representative to read them or review the recorded statements. The applicant shall verify the content of records before signing or affixing chop.If the applicant does not comply with the requirements stated in the first paragraph, the Chapter shall notify the applicant to supplement the application within a specific time. If the applicant fails to supplement the application in time, the Chapter shall deny the application and inform the applicant in writing about the deadline to file a petition for appeal.