legal_aid_process.json

{
  "process_name": "Legal Aid Application",
  "description": "Step-by-step process for applying for free legal aid in India",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "legal_aid_start",
      "type": "process_start",
      "title": "Legal Aid Application Process",
      "description": "Free legal assistance for eligible citizens",
      "properties": {
        "eligibility_income_limit": "60000 INR per month",
        "applicable_courts": ["District", "High Court", "Supreme Court"]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "check_eligibility",
      "type": "step",
      "title": "Check Eligibility Criteria",
      "description": "Verify if you qualify for free legal aid",
      "properties": {
        "action_required": "Review eligibility criteria",
        "time_estimate": "10 minutes",
        "documents_needed": ["Income certificate", "Identity proof"]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "gather_documents",
      "type": "step", 
      "title": "Gather Required Documents",
      "description": "Collect necessary documents for application",
      "properties": {
        "required_documents": [
          "Aadhar Card or other identity proof",
          "Income certificate/affidavit",
          "Caste certificate (if applicable)",
          "Case details (if any existing case)"
        ],
        "time_estimate": "1-2 days"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "choose_application_method",
      "type": "decision_point",
      "title": "Choose Application Method", 
      "description": "Decide how to submit your application",
      "properties": {
        "options": ["Online", "In-person", "Email"],
        "recommendation": "Online for faster processing"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "online_application",
      "type": "step",
      "title": "Submit Online Application",
      "description": "Fill and submit application through NALSA portal",
      "properties": {
        "portal_url": "https://nalsa.gov.in/legal-aid/",
        "forms_required": ["Application form", "Document uploads"],
        "time_estimate": "30-45 minutes"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "wait_processing",
      "type": "step",
      "title": "Wait for Application Processing",
      "description": "Legal Services Authority reviews your application",
      "properties": {
        "processing_time": "7 days maximum",
        "tracking": "Use diary number to track status",
        "contact": "Contact DLSA for updates"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "assignment_notification",
      "type": "step",
      "title": "Receive Lawyer Assignment",
      "description": "Get notification about assigned legal aid lawyer",
      "properties": {
        "notification_methods": ["SMS", "Email", "Post"],
        "includes": ["Lawyer contact details", "Appointment letter"]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "contact_lawyer",
      "type": "step",
      "title": "Contact Assigned Lawyer",
      "description": "Connect with your legal aid lawyer",
      "properties": {
        "action_required": "Schedule meeting with lawyer",
        "preparation": "Prepare case details and questions"
      }
    }
  ],
  "edges": [
    {
      "source": "legal_aid_start",
      "target": "check_eligibility",
      "relationship": "first_step"
    },
    {
      "source": "check_eligibility", 
      "target": "gather_documents",
      "relationship": "next_step",
      "condition": "if_eligible"
    },
    {
      "source": "gather_documents",
      "target": "choose_application_method", 
      "relationship": "next_step"
    },
    {
      "source": "choose_application_method",
      "target": "online_application",
      "relationship": "option_path",
      "condition": "if_online_selected"
    },
    {
      "source": "online_application",
      "target": "wait_processing",
      "relationship": "next_step"
    },
    {
      "source": "wait_processing",
      "target": "assignment_notification", 
      "relationship": "next_step"
    },
    {
      "source": "assignment_notification",
      "target": "contact_lawyer",
      "relationship": "final_step"
    }
  ],
  "resources": [
    {
      "id": "nalsa_portal",
      "type": "government_portal",
      "title": "NALSA Legal Aid Portal",
      "url": "https://nalsa.gov.in/legal-aid/",
      "description": "Official portal for legal aid applications"
    },
    {
      "id": "helpline_nalsa",
      "type": "helpline", 
      "title": "NALSA Helpline",
      "phone": "011-23388912",
      "email": "nalsa-dla@nic.in",
      "description": "For queries about legal aid applications"
    }
  ]
}