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Upgrade improves merits section for applications on Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Initiative to deliver speedier justice known as Better Case Management became fully operational at sites on 5 January 2016.
CJS Efficiency Programme announces training packages to support practitioners.
Legal Aid Agency Online helpdesk to operate between 9am and 5pm from 11 January 2016.
Introduction of claim form specifically designed for claims assessed by the court.
New calculator to help you check the rate being claimed is correct.
The vast majority of civil legal aid will be online from February as planned.
Telephone service hours on 24 December and 31 December 2015.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Selection of videos available to help you when using CRM14 eForm to submit criminal legal aid applications.
Changes to CCMS remittance advice process in response to your feedback.
Providers in family, immigration and asylum, housing and debt to receive extension notices for work under 2013 Standard Civil Contract.
Initiative to deliver speedier justice to be taken up across all Crown Court sites from 5 January 2016.
Clarification of rules for signing advocate fee form AF1 and redetermination form AF2.
Successful use in early adopter areas paves way to national rollout by 31 March 2016.
Where to find statutory materials, contracts, contractual arrangements, and guidance.
Change of options when you contact Birmingham Crime Applications Team on 0121 232 5500.
Launch of new training to help you become familiar with Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Organisations have until 23.59pm on 8 December 2015 to verify their 2015 Own Client Crime Contract.
Opportunity for holders of legal aid crime contracts to continue providing services between 11 January and 31 March 2016.
Amended guidance and forms follow judgment in case of IS versus Director of Legal Aid Casework.
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