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:
| $653 | $1740 (10 hours $174 per hour) |
| Appearance first day | $1253 | $1253 |
| Appearance at second and subsequent days of hearing | $1129 | $1129 |
| Appearance at mention or directions hearing | $193 | $193 |
| Judgement on separate day | $311 | $311 |
*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.)
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