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Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Use claim forms or claim online, eg using CCMS, to get paid for all aspects of legal aid work; find guidance and help with submissions.
Contract documentation for providers delivering legal aid services.
Use the CRM14 eForm to apply for criminal legal aid online.
Form for defendants and solicitors to claim back the costs of a case in a criminal court if you were refused legal aid for representation.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
Use these letters to ask for documents from the police, courts and other agencies to help you get legal aid.
The rules for legal aid providers, including the interests of justice and means tests, relevant legislation, and making an application.
Information and resources including crime applications, assessment appeals and duty solicitor work.
Exceptional case funding (ECF) form, provider information pack (inquests and non-inquests) and funding guidance.
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Guidance including contingency arrangements for our online system for civil and family certificated legal aid work.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Controlled work form: client seeking legal help, help at court or family help (lower).
We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems. LAA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
Guidance about expert witnesses in cases funded by legal aid, including fees, prior authority and provisions for specific types of expert.
Means assessment form for people on Income Support or employment benefits who want to apply for legal aid.
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