![]() ![]() ![]() Single Counsel Final FAST Checklist ( MS Word Document, 58.5 KB) KC/2 Counsel CCFS cases Single Counsel Interim FAST checklist ( MS Word Document, 39 KB) Counsel Acceptance Forms for all external advocates acting outside of FAS should also be uploaded at this final submission stage to allow counsel to present their bills. It is important that all documentation requested is provided to avoid delay and re-submission. At the conclusion of the case providers should submit their Final CCFS Form accompanied by a checklist of required information, which will help us reach agreement on final costs. Make sure the CCFS Form is fully completed to avoid unnecessary queries. If you need to submit an Interim CCFS Form to obtain costs beyond £32,500, submit the CCFS Form without any supporting documentation. CCMS training material, which can be found here.A full step-by-step interactive training module has been created demonstrating the process on CCMS.We also have training materials available: HCF Calculator ( MS Excel Spreadsheet, 71 KB)ĬCFS Contract ( MS Word Document, 48.5 KB)Ĭounsel Acceptance Form ( MS Word Document, 21.5 KB) It covers the route used in CCMS for registration as a High Cost Case, the planning process, contract upload, and cost amendments - all the way through to submission of final bills for payment.ĬCFS Process flow charts ( PDF, 278 KB, 6 pages)ĬCFS Form (June 2019) ( MS Word Document, 145 KB)ĬCFS Form: completed example ( PDF, 394 KB, 13 pages) We have also created a flow and text based flow chart summarising the planning process. The completed example case plan below will help you fill in the template. The CCFS Information Pack (June 2019) ( PDF, 750 KB, 25 pages) explains the details of the CCFS. You must ensure that if counsel is used they are assigned to the case and allocated appropriate funds. This will allow you to immediately access cash flow. At the same time, you should submit a cost amendment for £32,500. Upon notifying the LAA that a case is high cost and you confirm the case will be costed using CCFS you will be asked to upload onto CCMS signed High Cost Contract and Counsel Acceptance Forms (where external advocate/s are to seek their fees outside of the Family Advocacy Scheme). There are two variations depending on whether the case is being run with single counsel/ solicitor advocate or Two/ Leading Counsel. Costs are determined by reference to events (as defined in the information packs), which have a set value. Detailed (fully costed) case plans used in all other family cases plus care cases that the Legal Aid Agency deem to be exceptional.Some private law and other child cases which follow a similar fact-finding route and have main hearings over 10 days may qualify for the CCFS scheme (on request and agreed by the Legal Aid Agency) Methods of costing high cost family cases You’ll find general guidance on high cost family cases in the Family overview pack ( PDF, 404 KB, 12 pages).Please refer to the Guidance on authorities and legal aid for cases in courts outside England and Wales. ![]() All requests for prior authority must address sections 1.2 and 1.3 of the Narrative and Guidance: Legal Aid. These should be submitted as an amendment via CCMS (or APP8 if the case is not being run on CCMS). ECCT provides all technical oversight and support to HCF (London based)Īll family cases requiring KC or 2 Counsel will require prior authority. Exceptional and Complex Case Team (ECCT) family section - deals with all prior authority requests for KC/2 counsel cases in private and public law family matters and all Court of Protection cases.High Cost Family (HCF) team - deals with all single and KC/2 counsel/advocate cases in private and public law family matters (South Tyneside based).There are 2 teams managing high cost family cases: A case becomes high cost when the costs are likely to exceed £25,000. ![]()
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