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1. 28 April Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 460 KB]

   April 2015 Legal Aid News is your official regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Proposed changes to the provider audit and complaints policy Finalised re-approval policy Queries Proposed changes to the provider audit and complaints policy Legal Aid are currently seeking comment from the legal profession on proposed changes to Part...

2. LCRO 151/2017 NS v ET (12 March 2019) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...involvement with Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). [3] Up until approximately June 2016 Mrs ET had been represented by two different lawyers in relation to her various ACC claims and potential reviews. For that, Mrs ET had been granted legal aid. 2 [4] In early June 2016 Mrs ET spoke to Mr NS about her ACC claims and reviews. He agreed to act for her, and an earlier grant of legal aid was transferred from Mrs ET's former lawyer, to Mr NS. [5] As the retainer...

3. Legal aid lawyers

   In this section you can find information about: Become a legal aid lawyer Information on how to apply to become a legal aid provider and/or seek approval in a different area of law. Whats New for lawyers providing Legal Aid News, updates and information for legal aid lawyers. Provider forms This section contains all legal aid and provider forms. Proceeding steps & fixed fee schedules Proceeding steps and fixed fee schedules are used to determine the maximum grant. Provider rates &a...

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4. Duty lawyer instructions for Waitakere District Court [pdf, 71 KB]

   Waitakere District Court: Consolidated Duty Lawyer Instructions1 Effective from 30 March 2009 Authority for the duty lawyer service 1. The Secretary for Justice has, under section 68(2)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011, gazetted the duty lawyer service as a specified legal service. 2. The Gazette notice sets out the object of the duty lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and repre...

5. Public Protection Orders updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014 in the High Court Termination of instructions Activity Fees Tasks Initial instructions not followed through $290 For • taking instructions, attending the client • preparing application for legal aid • contacting the client • closing the file • reporting to client • reporting to and invoicing Legal Aid Services. Note: This fee can only be claimed where initial instructions are not carried through and the file is clo...

6. Duty lawyer instructions for Auckland Dourt [pdf, 65 KB]

   Auckland District Court: Consolidated Duty Lawyer Instructions1 Effective from 10 August 2009 Authority for the duty lawyer service 1. The Secretary for Justice has, under section 68(2)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011, gazetted the duty lawyer service as a specified legal service. 2. The Gazette notice sets out the object of the duty lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and repre...

7. Online manual HCC Policy and procedures v3.2 [pdf, 359 KB]

   ...Multiple charges / charges added to a grant 12 Withdrawing Aid 13 Reconsideration/Review 14 July 2015 4 Introduction High Cost Case Management (HCC) aims to more closely manage from the outset criminal grants of legal aid which have the potential to become high cost. It seeks to reduce expenditure via transparent case management practices, with all funding decisions being approved on a staged basis in advance of work being undertaken. The management of...

8. Duty lawyer instructions for Manukau District Court [pdf, 63 KB]

   Duty lawyer instructions: Manukau District Court Effective from 12 July 20101 Authority for the duty lawyer service 1. The Secretary for Justice has, under section 68(2)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011, gazetted the duty lawyer service as a specified legal service. 2. The Gazette notice sets out the object of the duty lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and represent unrepresente...

9. Legal aid provider resources

   There are a range of resources available to support legal aid lawyers. Legal aid factsheets These factsheets provide basic information on variety of topics. Bail conditions File keeping Interviewing clients What to expect from a legal aid audit Providing legal aid to clients subject to Mental Health assessment or treatment Working with victims and perpetrators of sexual violence and family violence Waitangi Legal Aid factsheet for claimants Invoicing Quick Reference Guide Employment costs Financ...

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10. 29 September Legal Aid News [pdf, 245 KB]

    justice.govt.nz LEGAL AID NEWS September 2016 Legal Aid News is your official regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. IN THIS ISSUE … New contract and practice standards for legal aid providers Paternity proceedings Queries? New contract and practice standards for legal aid providers Following consultation with legal aid providers and the legal professional...