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Regulation 34 Contributions

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(1)

The assisted person shall make the following contributions—

(a)

where his annual disposable income exceeds £3,110, monthly contributions of one thirty-sixth of the excess; and

(b)

where his disposable capital exceeds £3,000, a contribution of the whole of the amount of the excess.

(2)

All contributions shall be payable in such manner as the Tribunal directs.

(3)

All contributions payable under paragraph (1)(a) shall be payable monthly throughout the period the legal assistance order is in force.

(4)

All contributions payable under paragraph (1)(b) shall be payable upon assessment, or at such other time as the Tribunal directs.

(5)

Where the contribution made by the assisted person exceeds the cost to the Tribunal of the legal assistance provided to him, the excess shall be refunded to the assisted person.