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Form for claiming back dismissed defendant's magistrates' court costs of £2000 or less (including counsels fees but excluding disbursements and VAT).
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings.
Means assessment form for legal aid clients not on Income Support or other passporting benefits (also includes CIV MEANS 1P).
A statement of your earnings, including overtime, bonus or commission, for the last 3 months.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
Application for legal advice and assistance for clients awaiting police interview; concerned in Prison Law matters and/or the Appeals and Reviews Class of Work
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Sample letter to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
For newly qualified duty solicitors or for duty solicitors that will have joined your firm by the date the rota starts.
Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic abuse support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Controlled work forms for extension requests on hourly rates and graduated fee cases in immigration/asylum and non-immigration matters.
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of domestic abuse against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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