File Review Form: Crime
CLIENT NAME
FILE NO
FEE EARNER
CLASS OF WORK
REVIEWER
DATE
INV / PROC / CROWN / APPEALS
UFN
LEGAL AID
Y
N
TYPE
FACE/FACE
PAPER
Procedural Review
FILE OPENING
File identified appropriately
File opening procedures followed
Conflict Check evidenced
Key forms used
Initial risk assessment evidenced
File orderly
Key date to file & backup
ID check conducted
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
REMINDER DATES
Reminder date in diary
Cost Update scheduled
FILE MANAGEMENT
Undertaking noted / recorded in register
File status/progress clear
Complaint noted / recorded in register
Time recording/running record of costs
Key information shown on file
CASE PROGRESS
Y/N/NA
General client update
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Changes in risk profile considered
Timely response to calls/correspondence
Costs update to client
SERVICES OF OTHERS
Experts approved
Client consultation re choice
Clear instructions
END OF CASE
Close of case letter
Client documents returned
Client advised re future review
Concluding risk assessment
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
INITIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions/objectives
Advice/options/issues
Next steps by firm/client
Timescales confirmed
Name/status of fee earner
Supervisor name/status
Complaints procedure
Funding/Terms confirmed
Costs estimate
Limitations on willingness to act
CONTRA CT COMPLIA NCE ( Legal A id work only)
Application form (s) complete
Proof of means
Other funding considered
Matter ended
DSCC Reference
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
NA
Sufficient Benefits Test met
All work justified
Delegated Functions correct
Work class
Police Station performance standards
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
Y/N/NA
REVIEWER OBSERVATIONS, IF ANY
IS CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED?
NO
YES - Complete box below
CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED (include any substantive legal issues identified over page)
DATE FOR COMPLETION
FILE REVIEW FORM (CRIME) v1
FEE EARNER CONFIRMATION
REVIEWER VERIFICATION
Substantive Legal Issues Review
Was the advice accurate, comprehensive and legally correct?
Y/N
Is the tactical approach appropriate?
Y/N
Has communication (to all parties) been effective?
Y/N
Is the file being progressed in a timely manner?
Y/N
Are any disbursements appropriate?
Y/N
Has all requisite information been obtained?
Y/N
Are the advisor’s client-handling skills appropriate?
Y/N
Comments:
FILE REVIEW FORM (CRIME) v1