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Find legal help after arrest or police questioning

Find a professional legal-assistance route for a person in custody. The website’s AI cannot contact the court or arrange release.

This is an independent professional website, not Patna High Court or a government service.

Legal help

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Open NALSA legal-assistance information

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Prepare

If known, note the place of custody, case or FIR reference, court and next hearing. Mark anything uncertain.

Step 1

Open NALSA’s FAQ and use its listed legal-assistance helpline or Legal Aid Application link.

Step 2

Tell the official service that the request concerns someone in custody and identify the relevant location.

Step 3

Ask which legal-services office can take the request and what information it needs.

What to check

Keep the official contact and any reference for following up.

If you need help

Do not delay contacting professional help while searching for every document. This guide does not determine bail or release.

Official sources

Sources checked

FAQs | NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NALSA) | India

Service guidance, not advice on your case. Check the linked official sources for current instructions.

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