If you are new to submitting CRM14 criminal legal aid applications electronically, you will find the following tutorial videos helpful:

• an introduction to the CRM14 eForm
• an introduction to the CRM14 eForm benefit checker
• an introduction to date stamping the CRM14 eForm

Success of eForms

The popularity of the eForm continues to grow, with 89% of applications being submitted electronically in November 2015. Using the eForm gives you the following benefits:

• date stamping of applications on completion of minimal information
• allows providers direct access to Department for Work and Pensions link to confirm benefits status of clients before submission
• reduction in number of rejected applications – you only need to provide information that is necessary based on individual case type/client
• combines information in the CRM14 and CRM15 in one form
• CRM14 eForm uses technology providers are already familiar with – as with CRM4s, 5s and 7s)
• less paperwork to keep on file
• immediate communication relating to queries and overall outcome

Further information

• Crime_Change_Progra@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk – to email questions to the Crime Change Programme Team
• CRM14: criminal legal aid application form
• Legal aid: eForms
• Criminal legal aid processing: applications and digital systems