https://www.slab.org.uk/news/covid-19-new-streamlined-procedures-for-submitting-interim-accounts-for-solemn-criminal-childrens-proceedings/
https://www.slab.org.uk/news/covid-19-new-streamlined-procedures-for-submitting-interim-accounts-for-solemn-criminal-childrens-proceedings/
30 June 2020
Please note: These hybrid arrangements were temporary and have now been replaced by permanent provisions. See our update and legal and guidance for full details of the new procedures for submitting interim claims on or after 1 October 2022.
We are pleased to confirm that the necessary system changes have been made and with effect from 1 July 2020, you will no longer require to upload any account in support of your interim fee claim.
This is possible because the new legislative powers we previously advised we would be seeking will allow us to pay a proportion of accounts without the need for a full account, subject to provisions that will allow for recovery of any overpayments.
You will now simply require to provide details of the value of the fees that have been incurred to date. The system will automatically calculate the 100% sum that will be authorised for payment.
This new streamlined procedure will operate until the expiry of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020.
It brings Criminal and Children’s legal aid accounts into line with Civil (Schedule 5 detailed fees) claims.
You should follow this step by step civil guidance to make your Solemn Criminal or Children’s interim claim.
If you have any queries on the update, please contact:
Eileen Grant, Assistant Manager Accounts – grantei@slab.org.uk