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Criminal cases unit (CCU)

Special preparation: Submit a claim on CCD

  1. Sign in.
  2. Select ‘START A CLAIM’.
  3. Select ‘LITIGATOR FINAL FEE’ and click ‘CONTINUE’.
  4. Select correct provider number and complete all fields in the ‘CASE DETAILS’ section.
  5. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  6. Complete all fields in the ‘DEFENDANT DETAILS’ section.
  7. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  8. Complete ‘OFFENCE CLASS’ details using the drop-down menus.
  9. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  10. Complete ALL fields in the ‘GRADUATED FEES’ section.
  11. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  12. In the ‘MISCELLANEOUS FEES’ section select ‘SPECIAL PREPARATION’.
  13. Use the link provided to download and complete the special preparation form.
  14. Enter the pre-VAT value of your claim.
  15. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  16. Complete ‘DISBURSEMENT DETAILS’ if applicable.
  17. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  18. Complete ‘TRAVEL EXPENSES’ if applicable.
  19. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  20. If you are claiming electronic evidence as part of the graduated fee or special
    preparation, tick ‘YES’ in the ‘DISK EVIDENCE’ section.
  21. Upload all relevant supporting evidence – use the checklist.
  22. Complete the ‘ADDITIONAL INFORMATION’ section as necessary.
  23. Click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  24. Check your claim and click ‘SAVE & CONTINUE’.
  25. Complete the ‘CERTIFICATION’ section.
  26. Click ‘CERTIFY & SUBMIT’.