Where an applicant does not satisfy the Means Test because the assessed contribution exceeds the allowable amount for the type of matter.
The allowable amount for each type of matter is:
Criminal law
Type of matter | Allowable amount | |
---|---|---|
Crime | Summary | $1,500 |
District Court Appeals | $1,500 | |
Supreme Court Bail | $1,500 | |
Indictable, including EAGP and trials | $6,500 | |
Appeals in higher courts | $3,000 |
Family law
Type of matter | Allowable amount | |
---|---|---|
Family | Care proceedings | $4,500 |
Higher court proceedings | $4,500 |
Civil law
Type of matter | Allowable amount | |
---|---|---|
Civil | Tribunal proceedings | $2,000 |
Higher court proceedings | $6,500 |
Where an officer with the delegation (Grade VI solicitor) decides to exercise discretion to grant aid where the applicant is outside on means, they can grant aid in exceptional circumstances with the initial contribution being set at the allowable amount for the type of matter.
Note: There is a discretion to increase the contribution above the allowable amount for the type of matter. See Means Test discretions 1.4.9.
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