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New process means list of outstanding certificates will be sent to providers every two months as aid to financial controls.
Acting on provider feedback new videos have been created to help Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) administrators.
New guidance to help speed up the payment of Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) bills and avoid further information requests.
We've made it easier to submit merits amendments when working in the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Electronic versions of the EC Claim1 forms are available online for use by providers.
Information updates and deadline reminders for submitting tenders for civil 2018 contract work.
Upgraded schedule and guidance on accessing the Portal.
Submit a Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) query to register a case as ‘high cost’ rather than sending an email.
Contact details for technical support enquiries.
Timing of the upgrade and guidance on accessing the Portal.
Reminder letters are going out about the need to bill for Crown Court work for cases that finished more than 3 months ago.
All criminal legal aid correspondence to be sent by email starting on 23 June 2017.
New duty solicitor rotas are available covering the period from 1 July to 31 December 2017.
Revised mental health guidance for use with the 2014 Standard Civil Contract.
New contract schedules to be issued shortly for civil legal aid work.
Ministry of Justice consultation on proposals to amend legal aid financial eligibility system to accommodate expansion of universal credit.
Consultation on reforming payments through the Litigators’ Graduated Fee Scheme and changing rates for court appointee work is now open.
Enhancements have been made to application forms in response to provider feedback.
Asylum report into quality of legal services is welcomed by Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Users working in the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) will now receive email confirmations when submitting applications.
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