Scale of Contribution by an applicant for obtaining Criminal Legal Aid
| Assessed Financial Resources | Contribution |
| $0 - $56,202.50 | Free (no contribution required) |
| $56,202.51 - $112,405 | 2% (i.e. $1,124- $2,248) |
| $112,405.01 - $168,607.5 | 2.5% (i.e.$2,810- $4,215) |
| $168,607.51 - $224,810 | 5% (i.e. $8,430 - $11,241) |
| $224,810.01 - $281,012.5 | 10% (i.e. $22,481 - $28,101) |
| $281,012.51 - $337,215 | 15% (i.e. $42,152 - $50,582) |
| $337,215.01 - $393,417.5 | 20% (i.e. $67,443 - $78,684) |
| $393,417.51 - $449,620 | 25% (i.e. $98,354 - $112,405) |
| $449,620.01 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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