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Controlled work form: client seeking legal help, help at court or family help (lower).
Use this letter to get evidence of any illness, physical or mental harm caused by domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Applying for criminal legal aid in the limited circumstances where the eForm cannot be used: main application form (CRM14), financial statement (CRM15) and completion guidance
A statement of your earnings, including overtime, bonus or commission, for the last 3 months.
Collect client details, and details of capital and income, for submission to the Legal Aid Agency in criminal legal aid applications.
Controlled work form: for when advising parents or those with parental responsibility for a child under section 31 proceedings.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW2 (IMM), extension of disbursement limit - CW3C (IMM), review of refusal - CW4 (IMM).
Apply for a review of legal aid in criminal proceedings on the grounds of hardship.
Forms for claiming back magistrates' and Crown Court costs.
Exceptional case funding (ECF) form, provider information pack (inquests and non-inquests) and funding guidance.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services (including refuges) if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings.
Means assessment form for legal aid clients not on Income Support or other passporting benefits (also includes CIV MEANS 1P).
Sample letters to get proof that a partner has been issued with a domestic violence protection order, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Means assessment form for people on Income Support or employment benefits who want to apply for legal aid.
Form for claiming back dismissed defendant's magistrates' court costs of £2000 or less (including counsels fees but excluding disbursements and VAT).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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