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Controlled work application forms: representation - CW2 (IMM), extension of disbursement limit - CW3C (IMM), review of refusal - CW4 (IMM).
A new document focusing on the forthcoming tender and content of the 2025 contract.
Claim for payment for criminal legal aid work in crown courts under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme or the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme.
For use in calculating claims under the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) and Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
This service enables anyone at risk of losing their home to get free legal advice, and representation in court, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Care Case Fee Scheme (CCFS), KC/2 Counsel Events, and detailed case plans to use when a legal-aid-funded family case becomes high cost.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for assessing a range of claims paid out of Central Funds.
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2022
Guidance on which controlled work codes to use when submitting your legal aid claim in CWA (civil, crime lower, procurement etc).
Exceptional case funding (ECF) form, provider information pack (inquests and non-inquests) and funding guidance.
A statement of your earnings, including overtime, bonus or commission, for the last 3 months.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Check timescales for LAA to process your work (for example, civil applications and bills).
If your client is charged, legal aid may pay for some or all of the costs of legal representation in court. Find the specific guidance here.
Collect client details, and details of capital and income, for submission to the Legal Aid Agency in criminal legal aid applications.
The rules for legal aid providers, including the interests of justice and means tests, relevant legislation, and making an application.
Use the CRM14 eForm to apply for criminal legal aid online.
Use this letter to get evidence of any illness, physical or mental harm caused by domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
List of services that the LAA online portal provides, terms and conditions, and help.
Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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