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Redesign aims to make it easier to find information about the Client and Cost Management System.
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.
Invitations to tender for prison law work.
The new 2010 crime contract schedules will be uploaded by 30 June 2015.
Change to legal aid application process in civil contempt committal proceedings.
Written ministerial statement sets out next steps for the criminal legal aid market.
Providers need to remember to use the classification system introduced a year ago.
Escape cases handbook updated to cover prior authorities (CW3) and disbursements in immigration and asylum cases.
New measures to make criminals, rather than hard working taxpayers, pay more towards their legal bills have come into force today (1 June 2015).
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Starting on 1 June 2015 we have new powers to recover legal aid payments from convicted criminals.
We are now processing applications for all magistrates’ and Crown Court cases in the north east of England.
All magistrates’ and Crown Court buildings to benefit from rollout by October 2015.
Nottingham and Leeds are trialling a new approach to engagement with our providers on 4 and 5 June 2015.
Use our quick guides on how to complete a CRM14 eForm and send and manage applications in the eForms portal.
Changes to guide builds on feedback from providers.
Our eForm allows you to check the status of your application.
You have until 27 April 2015 to make a nomination.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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