The calculation excludes weekends and public holidays. Table 1 - Criminal Legal Aid Applications Average Process Days 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Initial applications in summary cases 2.7 2.1 1.3 1.7 1.2 Sanction for counsel, experts or unusual costs 1.3 3.5 1.1 1.2 1.2 Requests to change solicitor 1.2 1.9 ...