Crime contracts

The latest crime contract - the 2010 Standard Crime Contract - runs from 14 July 2010 for a three-year term (subject to early termination or extension by up to two years).

Duty rotas for each police station and court duty solicitor scheme in England and Wales are published on the 2010 Standard Crime Contract page.

From December 2012 providers can submit CWA claim amendments directly to the LSC at the following e-mail address – PA-ClaimAmend@legalservices.gsi.gov.uk. The guidance explains the process in more detail.

General guidance

See Documents for:

CDS logo guidelines
Equality & diversity guidance for providers
Contract management review criteria guidance
Contract compliance audit (CCA) guidance
Further contract guidance (administrative burdens).

Visit the CDS>Guidance on fees and funding page for the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (incorporating the Police Station and Court Duty Solicitor Cost Assessment Manual).

More information on cost assessment and quality measurement is on the Quality and performance page.

The Duty Solicitor Manual is on the CDS>Criminal areas of work>Police stations page.

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Last updated: 13 December 2011