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Checklists amended for CIV Claim2 and certificate outcomes for individual civil cases.
Reminder to providers to give us a breakdown of payments made to counsel under a certificate.
We’ve been in touch with some legal aid contract holders now using CCMS and would like to share their thoughts.
CRM12 applications for newly-qualified duty solicitors to join next rota must be submitted by the deadline.
Starting 17 July 2015 some evidence need not be re-examined before a final hearing if a certificate has already been granted earlier in the legal process.
Look out for latest update on tender process for 2015 prison law tender.
Redesign aims to make it easier to find information about the Client and Cost Management System.
Representation orders dated on or after 1 August 2015 will no longer need to accompany majority of Crown Court bills.
Larger group of providers to receive representation orders by email after submitting applications with a CRM14 eForm.
Electronic versions of CW3 forms for extension requests on hourly rates cases.
Outcomes from the recent mediation tender process published online.
National rollout means in-court presentation technology installed in 745 courtrooms by 30 June 2015.
All providers can now submit crime applications online
Invitations to tender for prison law work.
Sufficient bids received in more than 96% of the procurement areas in England and Wales and competition will be proceeding.
The new 2010 crime contract schedules will be uploaded by 30 June 2015.
Change to legal aid application process in civil contempt committal proceedings.
Help shape new crime billing system by contributing to survey.
Client and Cost Management System mandatory from 1 February 2016.
Users will be able to upload multiple bills on to the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) from 17 June 2015.
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