# Escape case guidance. Legal Aid Agency, 'Escape Case Electronic Handbook' (v2.3, 1/8/23)

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— Changes from previous version are listed in Appendix 12 as being: Added highlight boxes for regulations and guidance; 5.1 Simplified admin cost guidance; 5.5 Added reference to appointment as well as hearing; 5.15 Updated to reflect new CAFCASS rate for ISW; 5.16 Updated paragraph numbers on Guidance document, Added guidance on when the codified rate can be exceeded; 5.31 Removed reference to priority returns, Added new rates for accommodation; 7.8 Updated scenario 1 to reject to reflect current process; 8.1 Added table to confirm when we reject and assess; 8.2 Removed reference to attaching checklist to claim, Removed reference to FI and phone calls; 8.4 Update reference to claim fix rather than reject fix; 8.5 Removed section as now in s8.1

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Legal\_Aid\_Agency,\_%27Escape\_Case\_Electronic\_Handbook%27\_(v2.3,\_1/8/23)?id=030923-2245](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Legal_Aid_Agency,_%27Escape_Case_Electronic_Handbook%27_(v2.3,_1/8/23)?id=030923-2245)