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 General Criminal Costs Sites

CDS Focus Newsletter

Judicial Studies Board Guide to Criminal Costs

Bar Council - Criminal (and Family Graduated Fees) Very High Costs Cases Update

Citizens Advice Bureau - Advice on Public Funding including Criminal  

 Magistrates Court

Legalex - claiming criminal costs A useful guide from a costs drafting firm

 Crown Court

There is no current information on Crown Court costs.

 Defendants’ Costs Orders

Court Service Practice Direction - Costs Payable Out of Central Funds