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Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee scales

Criminal law matters

  • Please note

    This fee scale applies to assessments undertaken on or after 21 October 2024.

Including summary matters, Table 1 and Table 2 matters (without election), EAGP matters in the Local Court for sentence and District Court appeals.

For EAGP/Committal matters at the Local Court stage refer to the relevant jurisdiction below.

 Psychological assessment and report Neuropsychological assessment and report *Psychiatric assessment and report 
Applications under s 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020 $1000
(PY01A)		$2000
(PY19)		$1000
(PY04A)
Sentencing$1,000
(PY01)		$2,000
(PY19)		$1,000
(PY04)
Evidentiary reports$1,000
(PY20)		$2,000
(PY22)		$1,000
(PY21)

*A neuropsychological assessment and report involves complex neuropsychological testing and is usually obtained for clients with suspected brain disease or injuries.

See the Criminal Law Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee guidelines for further information on how the Fee Scale is to be applied. 

Including EAGP/committal matters at the Local Court stage.

Excluding District Court Appeals.

 Psychological assessment and report Neuropsychological assessment and report *Psychiatric assessment and report 
Sentencing$2,000
(PY07)		$2,000
(PY27)		$2,000
(PY10)
Evidentiary report$2,000
(PY08)		$2,000
(PY29)		$2,000
(PY11)

*A neuropsychological assessment and report involves complex neuropsychological testing and is usually obtained for clients with suspected brain disease or injuries.

See the Criminal Law Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee guidelines for further information on how the Fee Scale is to be applied. 

Including EAGP/committal matters at the Local Court stage and CCA appeals.

 Psychological assessment and report Neuropsychological assessment and report *Psychiatric assessment and report 
Sentencing$3,000
(PY25)		$3,000
(PY28)		$3,000
(PY26)
Evidentiary report$3,000
(PY23)		$3,000
(PY24)		$3,000
(PY13)

*A neuropsychological assessment and report involves complex neuropsychological testing and is usually obtained for clients with suspected brain disease or injuries.

See the Criminal Law Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee guidelines for further information on how the Fee Scale is to be applied. 

Other fees for all courts 
Gaol visit$390 (PC31)
Client’s non-attendance at confirmed appointment$195 (PD74)
Treating expert's report$300 (PY16)
Supplementary report$400 (PY17)
Court attendance to give evidence, per hour$250 (PY18) 
Other expert reportsAs negotiated with Grants

 

See the Criminal Law Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee guidelines for further information on how the Fee Scale is to be applied. 

Date last published: 21 Oct 2024

Guidelines

Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee guidelines

Guidelines for when fees are paid to psychologists and psychiatrists in criminal law matters