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Whether you're a witness, claimant, defendant or juror you are likely to be apprehensive about attending court. Procedures and formalities in court can vary widely depending on the nature of the hearing and the type of court. Whichever court you are attending, there is a wealth of information available on this site to ensure that you know what to expect.
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Failure to Attend Jury Service: Everyone that is between the ages of 18 and 70 who appears on the electoral register is eligible for jury service. The Criminal Justice Act 2003… [12188 views in Jul]
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What Will Happen if I Don't Turn Up at Court?: The type of case you are involved in will determine what could happen if you don’t attend court as a witness. Even if you don’t… [11822 views in Jul]
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Police and Court Bail: If a police investigation is ongoing into alleged criminal activity, you may be bailed to return to the police station on a future date. Once you have been… [10254 views in Jul]
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Pre-Sentence Reports: If you’ve pleaded guilty to a criminal offence, the judge or your defence lawyer may request a pre-sentence report. This is essentially an impartial report that… [9916 views in Jul]
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Breach of Court Order: What Steps to Take Next?: Contact Orders A contact order is a court order which sets out the circumstances in which someone who does not live with a… [8736 views in Jul]
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Caught Drink Driving: The police can stop you if they suspect you are driving under the influence of alcohol. Also, if the police suspect you are about to drive a vehicle (for instance you… [6922 views in Jul]
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Hello, Lucy, I didn't make it clear enough that it's the Probation Service that is being stupid. Fishing isn't the only common mistake that…
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They are fishing, to be honest. What they don't want is a known violent offender harming a family while on probation and then they get in the…
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Lucy
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Hi, My partner is up for sentencing for a section 18 - probation have been to interview for a pre sentence report and asked him alot about me…
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Hello Remel, no. Holidays have nothing to do with sentencing. If you have a sentence to begin, you will be taken away to serve it. It…
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Hello Sunshine, yes. Nothing that you have said is unusual. Offenders go on the register and orders are given by the court. The victim is…
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Remel
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Hi I took a plea guilty to abh so I have a pre sentence report awaiting on sentence date is 29th august, would I be allowed to go on a pre…
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What happens if you don't turn up for a court hearing.. On the 10/04/2024 I attended a court hearing at…
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