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Psychologist and Psychiatrist fee scales

Criminal law matters

  • Please note

    Please note

    This fee scale applies to assessments undertaken on or after 1 July 2023.

Including summary matters, Table 1 and Table 2 matters (without election) and District Court appeals.

 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. 

 Psychological assessment and report Neuropsychological assessment and report *Psychiatric assessment and report 
Treating expert’s report$300
(PY16)		$300
(PY16)		$300
(PY16)
Supplementary report$400
(PY17)		$400
(PY17)		$400
(PY17)
Court attendance to give evidence, per hour$250
(PY18)		$250
(PY18)		$250
(PY18)

*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. 

Last updated: June 2024