What is required from a lawyer when they are no longer acting for a client?

When a lawyer is no longer acting for a client, the appropriate course of action is to submit a written notice to the crown. This requirement ensures that the legal proceedings are updated about the change in representation and that the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved are respected. By formally notifying the crown, the lawyer acknowledges their withdrawal from the case while helping to maintain the integrity of the judicial process.

The other options do not fulfill the necessary legal protocols. Verbal notifications to the court may lack the necessary formality and record-keeping, while communicating directly with the accused is typically not required in formal proceedings. Filing a withdrawal motion with the court might be appropriate in certain circumstances but generally, notification to the crown serves as sufficient communication of the lawyer's withdrawal.