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Controlled work form: client seeking legal help, help at court or family help (lower).
Applying for criminal legal aid in the limited circumstances where the Apply for criminal legal aid service cannot be used: main application (CRM14), financial statement (CRM15), and guidance.
Use this letter to get evidence of any illness, physical or mental harm caused by domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Controlled work form: for when advising parents or those with parental responsibility for a child under section 31 proceedings.
Forms for claiming back magistrates' and Crown Court costs.
Collect client details, and details of capital and income, for submission to the Legal Aid Agency in criminal legal aid applications.
Sample letter to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic abuse support services (including refuges), if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Apply for a review of legal aid in criminal proceedings on the grounds of hardship.
Exceptional case funding (ECF) form, provider information pack (inquests and non-inquests) and funding guidance.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW2 (IMM), extension of disbursement limit - CW3C (IMM), review of refusal - CW4 (IMM).
Form for claiming back dismissed defendant's magistrates' court costs of £2000 or less (including counsels fees but excluding disbursements and VAT).
A statement of your earnings, including overtime, bonus or commission, for the last 3 months.
Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings.
Financial assessment form for client requesting family mediation.
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
Means assessment form for people on Income Support or employment benefits who want to apply for legal aid.
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.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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