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Contributions guidelines

These guidelines are intended to be read with the Contributions policy and set out certain requirements which need to be observed when administering grants of legal aid.

10. Refunding a contribution to legal costs

The only time a contribution to legal costs can be refunded is where the original amount was incorrect.

If, for example, a legally assisted person has paid a contribution to legal costs and the amount paid is greater than the total costs and expenses of providing the legal service, the legally assisted person will be reimbursed the difference.