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Crime news: ‘Fastrak’ billing changes under Proceeds of Crime Act
Proceeds of Crime Act Fastrak bills previously submitted by post must be emailed.
All Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Fastrak bills need be submitted by email to pocafastrak@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk.
The new process came into effect on 3 January 2017 and allows us to assess and pay POCA Fastrak bills faster and improve our service to legal aid providers.
What to include with your claim
In order for us to assess your claim the electronic bundle must include:
- Fastrak POCA cover sheet
- completed 5144 form for claiming back costs
- copies of relevant travel or disbursement receipts
- copy of the court listing
- copy of the representation order
Obtaining Fastrak cover sheets
An electronic POCA Fastrak cover sheet will be sent by email to all current legal aid providers who have made claims in the past year.
Copies of the 5144 form can also be obtained by emailing: pocafastrak@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 7 December 2016