26 April 2012
Courts will only accept version 9 forms
The cut off date for submitting applications on Version 8 CDS 14 and 15 forms is 6 May 2012. From 7 May 2012 magistrates' courts will only accept new applications made on Version 9 forms.
Advice on completing an application for criminal legal aid can be found at annex 19 of the Criminal Legal Aid Manual (CLAM). It is important that you read the forms guidance to understand what the applicant is required to complete before an application can be processed.
If an application cannot be processed and is returned to you, you must double check the forms for completeness before you resubmit the application to avoid any unnecessary delays to assessments.
Forms available free of charge
Forms CDS14 and CDS15 and 15C continue to be available free of charge from our forms provider Innovative Output Solutions (IOS) as per Section 4 of the Criminal Legal Aid Manual (CLAM).
To order supplies of Version 9 forms you can contact IOS on:
Tel: 0845 3000 343
Fax: 0845 5438 258
Email: cdsforms@legalservices.gsi.gov.uk
Further information
LSC website: CDS Forms
LSC website: CLAM