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Form for claiming back magistrates' court if you have instructed a barrister under the public access scheme and have not used a solicitor.
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.
Claim fees in criminal legal aid cases for assigned counsel, for time spent at court, in conference, drafting etc.
Legal aid claim forms and guidance for the FGF and Family Advocacy schemes - including CIV CLAIM5, CIV CLAIM5A, EX504 and EX505.
LAA forms to give 1) notice of certificate, 2) request extension/amendment to certificate or 3) advise of certificate withdrawal/revocation.
Sample letters to get evidence of a restraining order or injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Claim for costs in fixed fee family cases.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
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.
Legal aid application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
Use this sample letter to get evidence a partner is on bail for a child abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for barristers and solicitors to make a claim for fees from the Criminal Defence Service fund to pay criminal court costs.
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
Use these letters to get proof that a partner was given a binding over order for domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for solicitor to state reasons why Advocacy Assistance is not justified; for client to apply for a review.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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