Table F(i) sets out the fees payable by Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) for all indictable crime matters in the Children’s Court. These fees apply to charges against a child which could not be heard in the Magistrates’ Court if an adult had been charged (for example, a charge of rape).
These fees are effective from 1 January 2014. For fees payable prior to this see Archived versions of the Handbook.
Where a matter resolves as a plea at contest mention, the contest mention fee and appearance fee are payable.
| Service/proceeding | Hours | Fee payable |
|---|---|---|
| The lump sum preparation fee. Note: The lump sum preparation fee covers all necessary work. |
4 | $572 |
| Contest mention VLA will pay this appearance fee only if all of the following apply:
|
n/a | $284 |
| Appearance fee | n/a | $955 for each day or part day |
| Group conference held during work hours | 3 | $429 |
| Group conference held after work hours | 4 | $572 |
| Sentence (if on a different day) | n/a | $285 |
| Transcribing of taped record of interview, if necessary | n/a | $85 per tape |
Practitioners can claim these fees using ATLAS+ or submitting a tax invoice.