A new payment fee to cover work completed for sending hearings is being introduced on 19 October 2020.
Online guidance is now available on how to claim this fee.
The changes will come into effect for magistrates' court representation orders on or after 19 October 2020.
Why is this happening now?
The new fee payment applies to cases sent to the Crown Court for trial. It is part of the package of accelerated measures under the criminal legal aid review (CLAR).
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