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Revised version of Criminal Bills Assessment Manual now available.
CRM12 applications to join next duty solicitor rota must be submitted by the deadline.
Update on the provision of criminal legal aid services.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A new look ‘find a legal adviser and family mediator’ tool has been launched.
Transitional arrangements announced for SCA cases.
70% of new applications now submitted on the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Crime Billing Online to launch on Midland Bar Circuit for Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme.
Upgrade improves merits section for applications on Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Initiative to deliver speedier justice known as Better Case Management became fully operational at sites on 5 January 2016.
CJS Efficiency Programme announces training packages to support practitioners.
Legal Aid Agency Online helpdesk to operate between 9am and 5pm from 11 January 2016.
Introduction of claim form specifically designed for claims assessed by the court.
New calculator to help you check the rate being claimed is correct.
The vast majority of civil legal aid will be online from February as planned.
Telephone service hours on 24 December and 31 December 2015.
Selection of videos available to help you when using CRM14 eForm to submit criminal legal aid applications.
Changes to CCMS remittance advice process in response to your feedback.
Providers in family, immigration and asylum, housing and debt to receive extension notices for work under 2013 Standard Civil Contract.
Initiative to deliver speedier justice to be taken up across all Crown Court sites from 5 January 2016.
Clarification of rules for signing advocate fee form AF1 and redetermination form AF2.
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