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:
| $639 | $1710 (10 hours $171 per hour) |
| Appearance first day | $1226 | $1226 |
| Appearance at second and subsequent days of hearing | $1105 | $1105 |
| Appearance at mention or directions hearing | $189 | $189 |
| Judgement on separate day | $305 | $305 |
*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 2023