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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 claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Fill in this form if you or your partner have received capital since you first applied for legal aid.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child 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.
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 17 Sep 2020 to 29 Sep 2022 and main hearings after 31 Oct 2022.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Use this sample letter to get evidence a partner is on bail for a child abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
State a legal aid client's change of personal information for financial assessment.
Use this sample letter to get a copy of the child abuse charge from the police, if you're applying for legal aid.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Adapt this sample letter to answer requests for proof of a referral to specialist domestic violence support services.
Form for defendants and solicitors to claim back the costs of a case in a criminal court if you were refused legal aid for representation.
Use this form to provide separate breakdowns of counsel payments under a certificate.
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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