Child and family psychiatrists fees
CHILD AND FAMILY SINGLE EXPERT FEES IN ICL MATTERS
FOR ARRANGEMENTS MADE ON OR AFTER 1 JULY 2014 FOR PSYCHIATRISTS, CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGISTS AND OTHER EXPERTS GST EXCLUSIVE
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Single expert reports Preparation of a report by a child and family psychiatrist or clinical psychologist on child/ren in any particular proceedings, including consultation with child/ren and parties, all standard reading time, liaison with other experts and relevant parties and preparation of the report Additional reading time will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances and upon the prior approval of Legal Aid NSW at the rate of $250 per hour to a maximum of 5 hours Updated reports Appearing in Court as an expert witness Refresher |
$6,000
$250 per hour
$250 per hour
$250 per hour
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Single issue reports/family assessments Appearing in Court as an expert witness |
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Travel and accommodation expenses Travel and accommodation expenses will only be paid upon prior approval of Legal Aid NSW. Travel expenses will only be paid where the round trip from the expert’s practice to court/consultation exceeds 70 km. Mileage will paid at the rate of $0.35 per kilometre. Where approved, accommodation expenses (including sustenance) will be paid as incurred but to a maximum of the NSW Public Service Travel Allowance. |
Guidelines
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Consideration will be given to the expertise of the proposed expert in determining whether approval should be given.
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Fees in excess of the fee scale will only be approved in exceptional circumstances and will be the subject of negotiation with Legal Aid NSW, requiring the approval of the Director Grants or the Executive Director Family.