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Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Means assessment form for legal aid clients not on Income Support or other passporting benefits (also includes CIV MEANS 1P).
Form for claiming back dismissed defendant's magistrates' court costs of £2000 or less (including counsels fees but excluding disbursements and VAT).
Sample letters to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic violence charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
CCMS training website contains handy guides you can reference as you use the system.
Information about allowable travel expenses and rules when submitting a claim under a graduated fee scheme.
Family help (higher) and legal representation in family proceedings.
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
For legal representation: non-family proceedings.
Controlled work forms for extension requests on hourly rates and graduated fee cases in immigration/asylum and non-immigration matters.
Where to send a complaint, a compensation claim, a Member of Parliament query and Ombudsman correspondence.
Application for legal advice and assistance for clients awaiting police interview; concerned in Prison Law matters and/or the Appeals and Reviews Class of Work
Forms and guidance to apply for legal aid in civil and family cases, as well as certificates, notices, proceeding codes, and judicial review.
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.
Brief guides to help you with specific contracted work and administration (CWA) functions when submitting controlled work legal aid claims.
We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems.
Information and resources for provider civil legal aid work, including applications and assessment appeals.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Check dates for processing (crime and civil) and planned BACS payments, get financial statements, switch to variable monthly payments.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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