Providers are now able to take advantage of an electronic submission process for civil escape fee claims.

This involves:

• submitting an online Civil EC Claim 1 form to a specific mailbox
• uploading the file of papers to a cloud storage facility

Advantages include:

• quicker processing times
• reduced postage costs for providers and the Legal Aid Agency
• less chance of a file being rejected

The system is currently being piloted with providers. Once the pilot phase has drawn to a close we would like interested providers to be able to adopt the system as soon as possible.

How do I take advantage?

If you already have a fully electronic case management system and are able to upload files to a cloud storage system, speak to your contract manager, or use the email address below to find out more.

Further information

mhu-ec@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk – mark your email for the attention of Danny Whittle who will send you information on submitting civil escape fee claims electronically.