Criminal Legal Aid Forms

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Legal Aid Application

Forms for applying for criminal legal aid, advice, assistance, and reviews.

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CRM1: Application for Advice and Assistance

Application for criminal legal aid advice and assistance. Used for initial client instruction at the police station.

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CRM1: Application for Advice and Assistance (PDF)

Downloadable PDF version of the CRM1 form for advice and assistance applications.

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CRM2: Application for Advocacy Assistance

Application for advocacy assistance in the magistrates' court and for specified tribunal proceedings.

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CRM2: Application for Advocacy Assistance (PDF)

Downloadable PDF version of the CRM2 advocacy assistance application form.

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CRM14: eForm for Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings

Electronic form for applying for legal aid for representation in criminal proceedings.

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CRM14: Application for Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings (PDF)

Downloadable PDF of the CRM14 application for legal aid representation in the Crown Court.

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Means Test Form A

Financial eligibility assessment form for legal aid applicants.

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CRM14 Financial Eligibility (Means Test) Form

The means test form to determine financial eligibility for criminal legal aid. Complete online via the GOV.UK portal.

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All Criminal Legal Aid Forms (GOV.UK Collection)

Complete collection of all criminal legal aid forms published by the Legal Aid Agency on GOV.UK.

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Billing & Payments

Forms for claiming payment, requesting prior authority, and fee applications.

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CRM4: Claim for Costs in the Crown Court

Claim for costs in the Crown Court under a representation order.

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CRM4: Crown Court Litigator Graduated Fee Claim (PDF)

Downloadable PDF for claiming graduated fees in the Crown Court under a representation order.

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CRM5: Claim for Costs in the Magistrates' Court

Claim for costs in the magistrates' court under a representation order.

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CRM5: Magistrates' Court Payment Claim (PDF)

Downloadable PDF for claiming costs in the magistrates' court.

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CRM7: Crown Court Advocate Graduated Fee Claim

Claim for advocate costs in the Crown Court under the graduated fee scheme.

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LAA Online Portal โ€” Submit Claims & Applications

Access the Legal Aid Agency online portal for submitting claims, billing, and applications electronically.

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Client & Case Management

Forms and templates for managing clients and case records.

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Police Station Proforma (Law Society)

Template for recording key information during police station attendance. Published by the Law Society.

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