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Replacement schedules to be uploaded for civil contracts ending on 31 March 2016 and extension of 2013 Standard Civil Contract.
Updated form goes to relevant court instead of Legal Aid Agency following introduction of simplified process.
From 1 April 2016 Shaun McNally CBE will assume the role of Chief Executive of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
User feedback highlights how the system can help your business.
Nearly 9 out of 10 civil applications were being made through CCMS at the last count and everyone should now be preparing to use the system.
Advice on reducing the number of rejects for claims under the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
Providers encouraged by Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to use Secure eMail to obtain advance details of the case against their client.
Guidance and training on using the Crown Court Digital Case System is now available for practitioners.
Use CCMS to submit all Special Children Act applications from 1 February 2016.
Revised version of Criminal Bills Assessment Manual now available.
CRM12 applications to join next duty solicitor rota must be submitted by the deadline.
Update on the provision of criminal legal aid services.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A new look ‘find a legal adviser and family mediator’ tool has been launched.
Transitional arrangements announced for SCA cases.
70% of new applications now submitted on the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Crime Billing Online to launch on Midland Bar Circuit for Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme.
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.
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