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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.
May's Most Popular Articles...
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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… [5916 views in May]
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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… [3478 views in May]
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Why Was I Picked For Jury Service?: Serving on a jury is a civic duty that anyone that lives in UK could be called upon to perform. You can be called for jury service if: You are… [2810 views in May]
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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… [2716 views in May]
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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… [1714 views in May]
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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… [1638 views in May]
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Re: Failure to Attend Jury Service
There are two reasons which I can't be a juror. One is a felony and the other is my vision is very poor. I have cataracts and I…
17 May 2022 -
Choochoo
Re: Failure to Attend Jury Service
Let me start by saying that I'm am so sorry for missing my court date for jury duty. I requested my time off my job for May…
11 May 2022 -
Susie
Re: Failure to Attend Jury Service
I was supposed to go for jury duty on April 4, but I forgot the appointment due to my medication. I have a pain pump and it has…
1 May 2022 -
Social Issues
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
Hello, court bail and police bail are two different types of bail. It's very likely that your original police bail had those conditions.…
29 April 2022 -
Dragon Queen
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
After pleading guilty in a magistrates court and being released on unconditional bail, can the police still make a person attend and register…
28 April 2022 -
Kumar
Re: Caught Drink Driving
Hi, I have clean licence and I have been driving for more than 8 years. I blew 49 at roadside and they take to station and after 3 hours they…
27 April 2022 -
Social Issues
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
Hello James, you don't appear to have asked many questions. Yes, it could be seven counts for seven hypothetical victims. A court has to…
30 March 2022 -
James
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
I should add that I am now 37 and have been in full time employment for over 17 years and part time before that during school/college.…
28 March 2022 -
James
Re: Pre-Sentence Reports
I am an epileptic, have no previous convictions, in full time employment and live with retired parents partly funding their lifestyle, also…
28 March 2022
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