Under a Stage 3 grant, fees are available (where applicable) to an independent children's lawyer (ICL):
- Stage 3A – trial costs for ICLs.
This fee table is effective from 1 January this year. For fees prior to this, see Archived versions of the Handbook.
For more information, see Preparation for trials and trial costs – ICLs (FCFCOA).
Stage 3A – trial costs for ICLs
Under a stage 3A grant, fees are available (where applicable) to an independent children's lawyer:
| Service/proceedings | Court | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3A.1 – instructing fee (5 hours maximum) | FCFCOA | $212 per hour, up to $1060 |
| Defended daily fee | FCFCOA | $1745 |
| Conference (2 hour maximum at $242 per hour) | FCFCOA | up to $484 |
| Take judgment | FCFCOA | $242 |
Entitlements and conditions
- The stage 3A grant is a broadband grant.
- Where counsel is briefed, the 3A.1 instructing fee is available at key points of the final hearing where it is essential for the ICL to act as instructor in the proceedings in order to form an opinion as to what is in the child’s best interests based on the evidence.
- The defended daily fee, conference fee and take judgment fee are available where the ICL appears as solicitor advocate.
- The fee for taking judgment is available where the appearance is required on a separate day to receive the judgment.
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