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At the time of writing, the most recent forms are mandatory from 4/8/14.<ref name="Forms page"/> New versions have been published for: CIVAPP1, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 8A; ADMIN1; MEANS1, 2 (+ guides), MEANS3; CIVCLAIM1, 1A, 5 & 5A; CW1&2, 3, 4, & CWC(MH); ECLAIM1(CIV), (MH) & (IMM). From 4/8/14 only these forms can be signed. Old forms signed before then should be submitted before 31/8/13 to avoid rejection. | At the time of writing, the most recent forms are mandatory from 4/8/14.<ref name="Forms page"/> New versions have been published for: CIVAPP1, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 8A; ADMIN1; MEANS1, 2 (+ guides), MEANS3; CIVCLAIM1, 1A, 5 & 5A; CW1&2, 3, 4, & CWC(MH); ECLAIM1(CIV), (MH) & (IMM). From 4/8/14 only these forms can be signed. Old forms signed before then should be submitted before 31/8/13 to avoid rejection. | ||
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At the time of writing, the most recent guidance on where to send forms is dated February 2014.<ref>[http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/forms/legal-aid/where-to-send-civil-work.pdf Legal Aid Agency, 'Where to send civil work from 17/2/14' (February 2014)]</ref> | |||
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* "CLS MEANS 1: Financial assessment form" - for clients who can't fill in MEANS2. There are some associated forms (e.g. CLS MEANS 1A, 1B, 1C, L17) which may be relevant, depending on employment circumstances. | * "CLS MEANS 1: Financial assessment form" - for clients who can't fill in MEANS2. There are some associated forms (e.g. CLS MEANS 1A, 1B, 1C, L17) which may be relevant, depending on employment circumstances. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 00:36, 31 July 2014
All the legal aid forms can be obtained from the Ministry of Justice website; they change fairly regularly so check there for updates.[1]
Versions
At the time of writing, the most recent forms are mandatory from 4/8/14.[1] New versions have been published for: CIVAPP1, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 8A; ADMIN1; MEANS1, 2 (+ guides), MEANS3; CIVCLAIM1, 1A, 5 & 5A; CW1&2, 3, 4, & CWC(MH); ECLAIM1(CIV), (MH) & (IMM). From 4/8/14 only these forms can be signed. Old forms signed before then should be submitted before 31/8/13 to avoid rejection.
Where to send
At the time of writing, the most recent guidance on where to send forms is dated February 2014.[2]
Forms
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Controlled work forms
The main ones are:
- "Controlled Work 1 & 2 Mental Health"
- "Controlled Work Counsel - Mental Health" (an application for Prior Authority to incur enhanced rates for counsel)
- "EC Claim 1: Exceptional Cases"
Certificate work forms
These are required for judicial reviews and some other matters. The non-family application forms are:
- "CLS APP 1 Application for CLS Funding Certificate: Legal Representation"
- "CLS APP 6 Emergency application via fax"
- "CLS APP 8 Application for amendment or prior authority in civil cases"
- "CLS APP 11 Application for discharge"
Means forms
These are required in conjunction with the certificate application forms. The main ones are:
- "CLS MEANS 2: Means assessment form for people who receive Income Support" - for clients on IS, income-based JSA, income-based Employment and Support Allowance or Guarantee Credit.
- "CLS MEANS 1: Financial assessment form" - for clients who can't fill in MEANS2. There are some associated forms (e.g. CLS MEANS 1A, 1B, 1C, L17) which may be relevant, depending on employment circumstances.
See also
External links
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