Table F(i) sets out the fees payable by VLA for all indictable crime matters in the Children’s Court, effective from 18 January 2011. 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 claimed using the Children’s Court serious indictable criminal cases – Table F(i) tax invoice.
For the fees payable in indictable crime matters in the Children’s Court prior to 18 January 2011 see Table A3 in Fee Schedule 7.
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 | $500 |
| Contest mention VLA will pay this appearance fee only if all of the following apply:
|
n/a | $250 |
| Appearance fee | n/a | $840 for each day or part day |
| Group conference held during work hours | 3 | $348 |
| Group conference held after work hours | 4 | $464 |
| Sentence (if on a different day) | n/a | $250 |
| Transcribing of taped record of interview, if necessary | n/a | $73 per tape |