Criminal court costs: claim back costs as a litigator (form 5144)
Form for litigators to claim legal aid fees for criminal court cases not covered by the Litigator Graduated Fee Scheme, from the Criminal Cases Unit.
Applies to England and Wales
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To make a litigator claim for Crown Court legal aid costs where the representation order predates the introduction of the Litigators Graduated Fee Scheme on 14 January 2008. It is also for claims in interlocutory appeals and appeals against terminatory rulings to the Court of Appeal.
Email the form and supporting papers to the Criminal Cases Unit at manchesterccu@justice.gov.uk within 3 months of the date of conclusion of the proceedings.