Consultation launched about application of the Interests of Justice test in summary criminal sheriff court proceedings
1 October 2020
Details on our consultation about how we apply the Interests of Justice test in summary criminal proceedings in the sheriff court and how to submit your views
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ABWOR can now be made available to appeal refusal of historical sexual offence disregards
25 September 2020
Find out about prior approval and eligibility to appeal refusal of historical sexual offence disregards
Criminal
Solicitors contacting Criminal Applications team
9 September 2020
See new phone numbers we've added to make it easier for solicitors with specific queries to contact our Criminal Applications team
Civil
Covid-19: Provision now available to submit interim claims under advice and assistance where there is a prospect of property being recovered or preserved
4 August 2020
Guidance on submitting interim payment claims in A&A in cases during Covid-19 where there is a prospect of property being recovered or preserved
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Covid-19: Payment to be made in full for civil schedule 5 (detailed fees), solemn criminal and children’s interim fee claims
4 August 2020
Streamlined procedures for payment in full that will operate until the expiry of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
Criminal
Covid-19: Counsel – interim fee claims for preparation in criminal cases
10 July 2020
Update explaining option for counsel to claim fees during Covid-19 for preparation work in criminal cases prior to case conclusion
Civil
Covid-19: New streamlined procedures for submitting interim accounts for Solemn Criminal & Children’s proceedings
30 June 2020
System changes have been made and, with effect from 1 July 2020, you will no longer require to upload any account in support of your interim fee claim.
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Covid-19: Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020
30 June 2020
This update sets out amendments to existing legal aid regulations that will come into force for the duration of the emergency Covid-19 period.
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Covid-19: Guidance note – where accounts include charges for preparation of Written Representations which replace the need for any oral hearing
30 June 2020
This note sets out our approach to assessing an account or fee to be prepared as a direct alternative to an oral hearing during the Covid-19 emergency.
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Covid-19: Form of application to restart action in Sheriff Court
30 June 2020
This update explains how civil accounts under a Form of application to restart action to the Sheriff Court should be charged
