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Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Check dates for processing (crime and civil) and planned BACS payments, get financial statements, switch to variable monthly payments.
Our guidance has been updated to include information on claiming for offences not listed in the AGFS banding document or LGFS table of offences.
We have updated our guidance to provide more detail on how to make accommodation and mileage claims for Crown Court work.
Providers need to be aware of changes relating to immigration and asylum work which are being introduced on 1 January 2024.
Contract documentation for providers delivering legal aid services.
High cost contract, schedules and specifications when applying for legal aid in civil high cost cases.
These data files are the source for the key statistics on activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales in .csv (Comma delimited) format.
Market engagement event taking place for civil legal aid providers in the north west of England.
The home of Legal Aid Agency on GOV.UK. We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems.
Content directory signposting to essential guidance and resources for organisations delivering legal aid services funded by the Legal Aid Agency.
Guidance on systems and processes in place for organisations to work with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Resources and guidance for high cost civil and crime work.
Application forms and guidance, eligibility, scope and means testing.
Dates and processing timescales for making payments to organisations delivering legal aid work.
Information and guidance to help legal aid professionals submit payment claims for their work.
Information and resources including crime applications, assessment appeals and duty solicitor work.
Information and resources for provider civil legal aid work, including applications and assessment appeals.
Forms and accompanying guidance.
We are making changes to the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) to make it easier for providers to submit large hourly rates bills.
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