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The National Centre for Domestic Violence How we obtain an injunction

The National Centre for Domestic Violence How we obtain an injunction. Sue Collins Training Programme Manager. Introduction Our Process. Who is NCDV and what do we do? Contacting us What happens when a call is received? Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court

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The National Centre for Domestic Violence How we obtain an injunction

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  1. The National Centre for Domestic Violence How we obtain an injunction Sue Collins Training Programme Manager

  2. Introduction Our Process Who is NCDV and what do we do? Contacting us What happens when a call is received? Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers How long does it take?

  3. Before we start What we do – Non Molestation Orders Occupation Orders Prohibitive Steps Orders Established 2002 Obtained over 30,000 injunctions Currently obtaining 29% of all UK injunctions Receive 6000 calls per month Trained over 5000 McKenzie friends Trained over 8500 Police Officers

  4. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contactingus Direct contact 24 hours a day TEXT EMAIL FREE PHONE Refer Direct Web site Refer Direct App Head Office Guildford Referrals POLICE AGENCIES

  5. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process What happens when a call is received? Legal Advice FIRST STEPS TEAM RISK ASSESSMENT Family Law Act Recent act 10 days max Bail conditions Existing Solicitor Association WARNING LETTER Women’s Aid General Support Refuge ON NOTICE WITHOUT NOTICE Emergency Application

  6. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Legal Aid assessment – Funding the application How much is a Non Molestation order? Online Civil Legal Aid Calculator Full Legal Aid Contribution Legal Aid Contribution accepted Contribution unaffordable Solicitors Paperwork Only McKenzie Friend Court

  7. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process New regulations MOJ takes over Legal Aid from LSC What has changed ? Any family proceedings legal aid requires (e.g. child contact/residence/divorce) Evidence of Domestic Violence MARAC Doctor Conviction Caution Social Refuge Non-Mol What is needed ? Evidence

  8. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Completing the paperwork Trained staff/solicitors/barristers take statements Statement questionnaire Respondent Information Witness Statement Notice of Action Means 1 Means 2 FL401 App3 C100 C1A Checked and double checked “Read back to applicant” Sent to Solicitor / McKenzie friend “Text message to applicant”

  9. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Going to court Applicant Local court to applicant Local solicitor to applicant S Mapping software Meet solicitor at most convenient court Hearing approx 10-15 min Order granted

  10. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Keeping the Applicant updated Serving the papers Court Order granted Auto email/text Process server (Retired Police) Auto email/text Service attempted Auto email/text Service successful 85% within 24 hours Auto email/text Deliver order to local police station ASSIST Database

  11. Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Completing the paperwork Going to court Serving the papers Time for process Time of process Initial call Risk assessment Statement taking Drafting Paperwork Allocating a Court Engaging a solicitor Court Appearance Serving the order 24Hours

  12. Summary ADVANTAGE ACTION It’s easy and fast to contact us Contacting us No time wasted to progress the order What happens when a call is received Every client is assessed Legal Aid assessment Professional quality drafting Drafting the paperwork Supporting the client all the way Going to court Legal protection within 24 hours 6. Time for process • 7. Investments: • Mapping Software • Assist Database • Refer Direct Mobile App Technical solutions for client information

  13. Best way to refer – easy to find us Contacting us What happens when a call is received Legal Aid assessment Drafting the paperwork Going to court Mapping software Time for process

  14. The National Centre for Domestic Violence 0844 8044 999 www.ncdv.org.uk Protection for all, Now!

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