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Last EFIS release: 74/2011 (September 2011)

Form status: New/Amended

The Legal Services Commission has amended the forms listed for use from 3rd October but not before this date. Existing forms which are signed and dated on or before 2nd October will only be accepted until 1st November. Any forms signed and dated on or after 3rd October must be the latest versions.

AF1 and LF1 have been updated to mirror changes to the business process which implements reform to legal aid.

CLSMEANS1 has been amended to incorporate a new evidence checklist. CLSCK3 and the Guide to CLSMEANS1 mirror corresponding changes to CLSMEANS1.

CLSMEANS7 has been amended to include a section for a partner’s signature.

CLSCLAIM1, CLSCLAIM1A, CLSCLAIM2, CLSCLAIM5 and CLSCLAIM5A have been revised to refer to the lower threshold where invoices must be produced and/or to clarify the questions on legal help to assist in the calculation of the statutory charge.

The Checklists CLAIM1 CHECKLIST and CLAIM2 CHECKLIST have been re-written to reflect current requirements.

The client declaration in CWORK1 has been altered and EC-CLAIM1(IMM) and EC-CLAIM1(MH) have been amended to incorporate the new provisions for stage disbursement billing.

LAC1 is a new form which should be completed and signed at the committal stage for all either way cases, which are sent to the Crown Court by the presiding magistrates.

LAC1 must be submitted to the Legal Services Commission along with the Claim for Payment form.

TFF has been updated to refer to the correct dates.

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