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Claim for payment on account in civil legal aid cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings).
Adapt this sample letter to answer requests for proof of a referral to specialist domestic violence support services.
Use these letters to get proof that a partner was given a binding over order for domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this sample letter to get evidence a partner is on bail for a child abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use form LF3 to make an interim litigator fee claim.
Forms you need to report family mediation work you've done, in order to receive payment.
Adapt this sample letter to confirm that a victim of domestic violence has stayed in your refuge for more than 24 hours.
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Spreadsheet for solicitor claims for virtual court hearings.
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Form for litigators to claim legal aid fees for criminal court cases not covered by the Litigator Graduated Fee Scheme, from the Criminal Cases Unit.
Use this sample letter to get a copy of the child abuse charge from the police, if you're applying for legal aid.
Adapt this sample letter to give evidence of a person being referred to your domestic violence specialist support service.
Adapt this sample letter to respond to requests for information about completing domestic violence assessments.
Legal aid committal form to validate, in either way cases, that the case was directed to the Crown Court, not elected by the defendant.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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