Table N sets out the lump sum fees Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will pay for a coronial inquest (civil).
These fees are effective from 1 January this year. For fees payable prior to this see Archived versions of the Handbook.
| Service/proceedings | Guideline 4.1 Fee payable | Guideline 4.2 Fee payable |
|---|---|---|
The lump sum preparation fee covers the work involved in:
| $627 | $1680 (10 hours $168 per hour) |
| Appearance first day | $1202 | $1202 |
| Appearance at second and subsequent days of hearing | $1084 | $1084 |
| Appearance at mention or directions hearing | $186 | $186 |
| Judgement on separate day | $299 | $299 |
*Additional preparation fees for counsel and solicitor will be assessed on a case-by- case basis in accordance with the principles applying to Payment of preparation fees to counsel and solicitor.
**Where counsel is required to prepare additional documents (e.g. submissions on evidence additional fees payable at the hourly rate may be allowed.)
Reviewed 31 December 2022