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Further guidance and information on how to submit a legal aid claim using contracted work and administration (CWA) on LAA online.
Updates on tender launches, retenders and contract extensions
Guidance on the funding of civil contempt, how to apply and how to get paid.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for the assessing all special preparation claims under the litigator graduated fee scheme and advocates graduated fee scheme.
This page contains criminal legal aid statutory materials, the 2010 Standard Crime Contract, contractual arrangements, criminal legal aid guidance, claim codes.
A platform for the online transfer of information and documentation.
Legal aid providers: what to expect from the LAA audit process, including peer review and contract compliance audit details.
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
Brief guides to help you with specific contracted work and administration (CWA) functions when submitting controlled work legal aid claims.
Our approach to working with clients and making applications.
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2017.
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid will explore options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
Solicitors and barristers: how to submit any changes in your details to the Legal Aid Agency.
List of lawyers for British nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Jamaica.
Contracted work and administration (CWA) system changes and guidance in reporting civil legal help and crime lower work.
Payments on account in civil cases, inquests, police station remote attendance, mental health tribunals, family hearings, and travel and mileage.
Guidance on the funding of breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions, how to apply and how to get paid.
Civil applications: checklist for new applications, proceedings codes including wordings, limitation codes, borderline cases.
Guidance including contingency arrangements for our online system for civil and family certificated legal aid work.
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