Information regarding the LAA’s new user-centred service that will be used to submit criminal applications.
Applying for criminal legal aid
Guidance on when to use a CRM4, CRM5, CRM7, CRM18, CRM18A, contempt/breach bills and a general billing guide.
Magistrates court billing and prior authority applications
Guidance on how to submit graduated fee bills for Litigators and Advocates, and the process of claiming for used material and electronic pages of prosecution evidence.
Crown Court Billing AGFS/LGFS
Guidance on how to submit claims for special preparation, Proceeds of Crime Act and how to avoid rejects and nil assessments.
Criminal cases unit (CCU)
Secure File Exchange (SFE) has been certified by the National Cyber Security Centre. It allows you to submit large files digitally rather than by post or email. SFE is supplied by Galaxkey, an online platform. You do not need to download any software to access it.
Using secure file exchange
All claims for controlled work must be submitted via CWA. CWA is a digital billing service that contains all providers’ contracts and schedules. It is used to make claiming simpler and more efficient, e.g. allows and validates monthly submissions online and calculates fees. To access CWA, log in to the LAA Portal which can be found here.
Detailed user guides
Quick guides
Submit a CWA claim online