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Pay rates and schemes
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Payment datesThe proposed payment dates are on the Payment dates page.
How we remunerate work
Details of remuneration are on the Current pay rates page.Visit the Guidance on fees and funding page for funding guidance including:
- the appeals manual
- the criminal bills assessment manual
- anti-social behaviour orders
- warrants for further detention.
Fee schemes
The table shows the fee schemes proposed and in operation.
| Scheme | Applicable for all cases started on or after |
|---|---|
| Police station fixed fees | 14 Jan 08 |
| Magistrates court standard fees | 16 Apr 07 |
| Litigator graduated fee scheme | 14 Jan 08 |
| New advocacy rates | 30 Apr 07 |
Guidance
Visit the CDS>Transforming criminal legal aid page for guidance and resources including:
- Q&As on fee schemes
- provider training pack.
Last updated: 14 February 2008