Scale of Contribution by an applicant for obtaining Criminal Legal Aid
| Assessed Financial Resources | Contribution |
| $0 - $52,550 | Free (no contribution required) |
| $52,550.01 - $105,100 | 2% (i.e. $1,051- $2,102) |
| $105,100.01 - $157,650 | 2.5% (i.e.$2,628 - $3,941) |
| $157,650.01 - $210,200 | 5% (i.e. $7,883 - $10,510) |
| $210,200.01 - $262,750 | 10% (i.e. $21,020 - $26,275) |
| $262,750.01 - $315,300 | 15% (i.e. $39,413 - $47,295) |
| $315,300.01 - $367,850 | 20% (i.e. $63,060 - $73,570) |
| $367,850.01 - $420,400 | 25% (i.e. $91,963 - $105,100) |
| $420,400.01 or over (Legal Aid normally refused, but may be granted in exceptional cases by the Director of Legal Aid if the interests of justice require) | 30% - 67% |
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