Lodging a FASTRAK claim
The scheme from 1st September 2006 in all regions of the NTT
All ex post facto claims from litigators where profit costs total £2000 or less (exclusive of VAT and/or disbursements) can be dealt with under the FASTRAK scheme, which means they can be expedited and paid within one month.
By utilising this new system, you should make considerable savings on postage/DX costs and receive quicker payments.
Claims submitted under the scheme must be clearly marked as FASTRAK and you must provide the following documents and information:
Documents required:
- a copy of the representation order for the Crown Court (and Magistrates Court in Section 51 cases)
- a copy of the certificate of attendance (where appropriate) for Crown Court proceedings (see here)
- a copy of the most recent Crown Court listing notification in order to validate the case number and Court
- all vouchers for disbursements (with Prior Authorities if appropriate)
- in the case of an Appeal, a copy of the Notice of Appeal
Information required:
- A statement to support enhanced rates and/or Grade A fee earner, if applicable, giving the fee earner's name
- A short synopsis of the case setting out the nature of the offence
- A declaration that Standard Fees have not been claimed in this case
Please note:
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The FASTRAK cover sheet must be completed and attched to the usual claim form
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You must not send your files of correspondence and attendance notes but only the documents and information set out above
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Any claim submitted under the FASTRAK scheme which does not include the documents and information requested will be removed from the scheme and the normal work targets will apply
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A determination under this protocol remains a determination under the Funding Order and the determining officer may allow or disallow items in the claim in the proper exercise of his discretion
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Determining Officers reserve the right to call for the full file and supporting documents if required
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The FASTRAK system does not apply to Standard Fee claims, which must still be sent to the Court of trial.
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