We are making changes from 1 July 2023 to the 2022 Standard Crime
Contract which will allow providers to bill for pre-charge bail
matters before the case ends.
Providers are now able to submit bills for pre-charge bail
matters within one month of the initial attendance instead of
waiting until the case ends.
Contract and guidance changes
Amendments have been made to the 2022 Standard Crime Contract to
make these changes possible from 1 July 2023
The relevant section can be found under paragraph 9.104 of the
crime contract specification.
We have also updated the guidance for Contracted Work and
Administration (CWA).
Making a claim
Providers should bill these attendances via CWA. Details of the
codes to use are detailed on the CWA guidance page.
Additional costs
Some providers may also need to bill additional costs for work
after submission of the police station attendance claim. These
additional costs should be billed using the existing claim
amendment process.
Further information
Standard Crime Contract
2022 – paragraph 9.104 of specification
CWA codes guidance –
see ‘guidance for reporting crime lower work’ (first attachment)
Submit a contracted work
and administration (CWA) claim online – for claim amendment
form and guidance
Legal aid guidance –
the criminal bills assessment manual will be updated in due
course
