Table T sets out counsel’s fees in Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act matters payable by Victoria Legal Aid (VLA).
These fees are effective from 1 January this year. For fees payable prior to this see Archived versions of the Handbook.
| Court | Service/proceeding | Fee payable |
|---|---|---|
| County Court | Appearance and conference | $662 |
| Supreme Court | Appearance and conference | $1259 |
These fees may be increased in matters involving application for:
- a revocation of a supervision order
- an order for review
- a major review.
| Service/proceeding | County Court hours | Fee payable | Supreme Court hours | Fee payable |
| Preparation | 8 ($176 per hour) | $1411 | 8 ($280 per hour) | $2244 |
| Appearance fee - first day (includes conferences) | n/a | $2791 | n/a | $4433 |
| Appearance fee - subsequent day (s) | n/a | $1283 | n/a | $2056 |
| Mention fee | 1.25 | $280 | 1.25 | $380 |
| Judgement | n/a | $335 | n/a | $460 |
| Instructing - per hour (up to a maximum of 5 hours per day) | 1 | $155 | 1 | $280 |
Payment of fees
VLA does not pay counsel's accounts directly.
The assigned lawyer is responsible for lodging, administering and paying counsel's accounts and should ensure that all accounts are settled before closing and finalising the file and the grant.
Reviewed 31 December 2022