Introduction to Criminal accounts- detailed fees

Introduction to Criminal accounts- detailed fees

• Guidance in relation to the preparation and assessment of Criminal Legal Assistance Accounts
• Statutory tests of taxation and payment from the Fund
• Assessment of an account – the process and role of the assessor
• Payment must be made to the nominated solicitor
• Taxation and Note of Objections procedure
• Preparation and submission of your account
• Factors to consider when preparing your account
• Administrative work and expenses
• Aggregation for time at court including any necessary travel
• Apportionment
• Work and time recording
• Our power to request information
• Employment of counsel, expert witness, unusual work or unusually large expenditure
• Who can provide Criminal Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance and ABWOR?