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New payment fees to cover work completed for pre-charge engagement are being introduced today (7 June 2021).
New guidance on the duty solicitor contingency arrangement for the current April 2021 duty rotas and on CRM12 applications for the October 2021 duty rotas.
The existing 2017 Standard Crime Contract will be extended for a further 12 months with an option for existing contracted providers to further extend for six months.
Deadline for CRM12 duty rota applications is 11 January 2021 with additional guidance to help providers.
Guidance on how to claim a new fee payment for work on sending a case to the Crown Court for trial is now available online.
Crown Court fee claims guidance updated with new and revised forms for submissions with representation orders on or after 17 September 2020.
Headline intentions document available on GOV.UK with details of extension and intention to procure new contracts in 2022.
Remember to send CRM12 applications by the deadline if you want to make changes for the next duty solicitor rota starting on 1 October 2020.
We have new guidance and advice about our secure file exchange platform for the online transfer of information and documents.
New guidance available to help identify evidence needed when submitting applications involving complex means assessments.
We are updating our guidance to reflect regulatory changes on the new Stalking Protection Orders which are being introduced from 20 January 2020.
Process for logging issues with the operation of the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC)
We have made amendments to the 2017 Standard Crime Contract because of new rules introducing a right to review Parole Board decisions.
Debt enforcement company Rossendales has changed its name to Marston Holdings.
Digital claim form DCO2 must now be used for all magistrates' claims over £2,000 and all Crown Court claims.
Workshops demonstrating how to submit the correct electronic evidence when claiming for Crown Court work are to be rolled out in the coming months.
Updated digital claim forms for court appointee and defendant's cost order work must be used from 1 February 2019.
Amendments have been made to the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme which take effect from 31 December 2018.
Duty solicitors should carry and produce proof of identity on request when attending a police station.
The government will spend an additional £23 million on fees for criminal defence advocates following consultation with the Bar.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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