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LAA forms to give 1) notice of certificate, 2) request extension/amendment to certificate or 3) advise of certificate withdrawal/revocation.
Controlled work form for legal aid clients requesting family mediation, with section to be signed by the mediator.
Sample letter to get evidence that police and other agencies set up a plan to protect you from abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this form to give reasons for withdrawal of a legal aid certificate.
Claim for assessment of costs or payment of costs following detailed assessment in civil cases.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 1 Apr 2016 to 16 Sep 2020 for solicitors, and between 31 Dec 2018 and 16 Sep 2020 for advocates, …
Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.
How solicitors can set out the reason why it would be unreasonable for the defendant to pay the full costs.
Means assessment form for people who want to apply for legal aid and are passported, self-employed or in a formal business partnership.
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
Form for solicitor to state reasons why Advocacy Assistance is not justified; for client to apply for a review.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
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