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Reminder that representation orders and refusal notices are now being emailed.
Reminder that midday 15 September 2016 is the deadline for crime tender responses.
Changes to lists of payments to be disregarded in civil and criminal legal aid financial assessments.
Future development of the Crown Court Digital Case System (DCS) and the online Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) form.
An electronic version of the CW3 form is available online for use by providers.
Solicitors must allocate costs for counsel advocacy instructed through the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
You can make applications on eForms with more confidence if you follow our top tips.
2017 crime tender documentation amendments published online.
Remember it is your responsibility to make sure your work is in scope.
High Cost Crime Team and National Taxing Team to merge.
Representation orders and refusal notices to be emailed from 30 August 2016 so you get copies sooner.
Legal Aid Agency finds Public interest Lawyers in breach of contract.
Procurement process opens for delivery of criminal legal aid services from 1 April 2017.
Merits criteria amended for applications with borderline or less than 50% prospects of success.
Contract extension letters for providers working under the Family Mediation Contract and 2013 Standard Civil Contract (Welfare Benefits).
Keep up to date with digital transformation of the justice system by registering for online alerts from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
Crown Court Digital Case System allows defence practitioners to securely send uploaded documents to Crown Prosecution Service.
Annual report published in tandem with DLAC report.
Checklist of errors to help you avoid the pitfalls of inaccurate claims.
CRM14 eForm mandatory for criminal legal applications from 4 July 2016.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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