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DCO magistrates' court Fastrak claims (form DCO1)

Form for claiming back dismissed defendant's magistrates' court costs of £2000 or less (including counsels fees but excluding disbursements and VAT).

Updates to this page

From:
Legal Aid Agency
Published:
15 June 2018
Last updated:
1 April 2025
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  1. New version of form (v2.42). Bug update to ensure rates are pulled through correctly.

  2. Minor amendment to DCO1 guidance to provide greater clarity.

  3. Design improvements to DCO1 Fastrak claim form to make it easier to use.

  4. DCO2 claim form and guidance updated

  5. First published.

Documents

DCO Fastrak claim form (DCO1)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 560 KB

DCO1 Fastrak claim form completion guide

MS Word Document, 2.12 MB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email LAAReasonableAdjustmentRequests@justice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

DCO1 defendant completion guide

MS Word Document, 1.78 MB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email LAAReasonableAdjustmentRequests@justice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

Form completion guidance is available above and a video is available on the Legal Aid Learning website.

Email your claim and accompanying documents to: dcofastrak@justice.gov.uk.

Providers should ensure claims are submitted within the applicable time limits. In some circumstances, late submissions may lead to a reduction or disallowance of costs in accordance with the relevant regulations.

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