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How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Further guidance and information on how to submit a legal aid claim using contracted work and administration (CWA) on LAA online.
Submit civil eForm POA1 and crime eForms CRM4, CRM4a, CRM5, CRM7 and CRM14.
You should follow the standard file process outlined below when submitting work for online and paper billing.
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.
How to tender for contracts to deliver legal services, including crime, civil and telephone advice contracts using the eTendering portal.
A platform for the online transfer of information and documentation.
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
Guidance including contingency arrangements for our online system for civil and family certificated legal aid work.
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
Information about allowable travel expenses and rules when submitting a claim under a graduated fee scheme.
List of providers able to carry out legal aid immigration work in the south west of England.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face civil advice
A quick way to locate the main cost judge decisions we refer to when making assessment decisions on LGFS and AGFS claims
Guidance on the funding of civil contempt, how to apply and how to get paid.
Civil certificated billing codes and the certificate outcomes checklist: submit a legal aid claim in civil matters.
Information for organisations interested in delivering Housing Loss Prevention Advice Services and Housing and Debt services.
Contracted work and administration (CWA) system changes and guidance in reporting civil legal help and crime lower work.
Payments on account in civil cases, inquests, police station remote attendance, mental health tribunals, family hearings, and travel and mileage.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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