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1. AODT-Courts-in-Auckland-and-Waitakere.pdf [pdf, 232 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street SX 10088 | Wellington T 04 466 0666 | legalaidprovider@justice.govt.nz 11 July 2023 Tēnā koutou Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Courts in Auckland and Waitākere An opportunity is available for defence lawyers who wish to be considered for the AODT Court roster. About the AODT Courts - Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua The AODT Court is a therapeutic, solution-focused court that aims to break the cycle of offending b

2. External Sector Feedback Document Audit and Monitoring Policy [pdf, 393 KB]

   Audit and Monitoring Policy for Legal Aid Providers Consultation response report Introduction 1. On 9 April 2018, we sought feedback on proposed changes to our legal aid provider Auditing and Monitoring Policy (Audit Policy), and Audit Terms of Reference. The proposed changes would add additional risk assessment metrics used during the provider selection process for the annual Quality and Value audit round. 2. The consultation documents were circulated to the New...

3. Legal aid High Cost Case Management consultation - summary of submissions [pdf, 488 KB]

   Summary of submissions Legal aid High Cost Case management consultation Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to,...

4. LA Audit Report 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 [pdf, 401 KB]

   LEGAL AID AUDITOR WORKSHOP 2019 Legal Aid Audit Report Analysis of the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 audit programmes Legal Aid Providers – March 2021 Contents Audits by the numbers ........................................................................................................ 2 Audit results and sanctions ............................................................................................... 2 Re-audits and audit effectiveness .............

5. Write Off Application Form [pdf, 514 KB]

   page 1 05/15 form Application for 18 Write off/Exemption Client or Legal aid number Notes ■ This form is to help you ask for a write-off of legal aid debt, or for an exemption from a charge over property that is part of proceeds of proceedings. ■ The Legal Services Commissioner can write-off some or all of your debt under section 43 of the Legal Services Act 2011. The Legal Services Commissioner can also exempt property that is part of proceeds of proceedings from a charge...

6. Legal aid criminal procedure simplication project - proceeding steps [pdf, 256 KB]

   Criminal Simplification Project Steps – August 2012 Page 1 Criminal Procedure (Simplification) Project – Legal aid proceedings steps for testing at Manukau and Tauranga District Courts Note: The steps for the criminal simplification test cases differ from the Legal Aid Criminal Proceedings Steps from the issuing of the Case Management Memorandum (CMM) – see Step 3. Cases excluded from the Manukau and Tauranga test courts Guilty plea entered during administrative appeara...

7. Firm undertaking form [pdf, 954 KB]

   Legal Aid PAGE 1 / 1 Firm undertaking Applicant name For and on behalf of the Firm with full authority to bind the Firm with this Undertaking Position Date dd / mm / yyyy Click View  Tools  Fill & Sign  Place Signature When to use this form Submit this undertaking with your application for approval as a provider of legal aid services if you are an employee, partner or director of a law firm or incorporated law firm. You do not need to complete this undertaking if you are...

8. Providing-legal-aid-to-clients-subject-to-Mental-Health-assessment-or-treatment-v3.pdf [pdf, 240 KB]

   Introduction The Ministry is aware of the challenges that can come up when working with clients subject to assessment or compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act, and the differences between this and providing legal aid services in the criminal or family jurisdictions. This document outlines the Ministry’s expectations of lawyer working in the mental health jurisdiction and provides a quick reference guide for best practice. The Ministry’s expectations The...

9. Legal Services Commissioner

   The position of Legal Services Commissioner was established under the Legal Services Act 2011 which came into force on 1 July 2011. Legal Services Act 2011 The Act disestablished the Legal Services Agency, transferred the administration of legal aid to the Ministry of Justice and created the new position of Legal Services Commissioner. This person is an employee of the Ministry. The Commissioner has a number of functions which must be carried out independently of the Ministry, including: granti...

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10. ACC Fixed Fee Schedule updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 200 KB]

    ...Accident Compensation Act 2001 Pre-review Assessment Activity Fees Tasks Early Termination of Instructions Early termination of instructions $290 For • Taking instructions, attending the client • Preparation of application for legal aid • Reporting to client ACC Mediation ACC mediation(s) – preparation $210 For • Preparing for mediation meeting with ACC • Reporting to client ACC mediation(s) – hearing time $67 per half hour For • Atte...