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Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
LAA forms to give 1) notice of certificate, 2) request extension/amendment to certificate or 3) advise of certificate withdrawal/revocation.
Financial information about a legal aid applicant’s business partnership or self-employed work.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Sample letter to get evidence that police and other agencies set up a plan to protect you from abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Use this form for recovery under the statutory charge and request to postpone enforcement.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
How solicitors can set out the reason why it would be unreasonable for the defendant to pay the full costs.
Use this sample letter to get evidence from an organisation providing domestic violence support services confirming refused admission to a refuge, if you're applying for legal aid for a divorce or separation.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who are company directors or shareholders in a limited company.
Form for claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Counsel - use this claim form and forward to the instructing solicitor.
Fill in this form if you or your partner have received capital since you first applied for legal aid.
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Form for claiming back Crown Court costs if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
Report a claim in civil cases, for costs met in part or in full by other party.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who trade in a self-employed partnership.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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