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Thursday, 23 February 2012

Crime and justice

Crime justice and the law

Going to court if you're charged with a crime

Going to court?

Find out more about what happens at a magistrates' court if you have been charged with a crime

Magistrates' courts - what they do

How a magistrates’ court is run, types of crime it deals with and when a case may be sent to the Crown Court

Magistrates' court hearing - what happens

Advice on preparing for a hearing, what happens on the day and how the court reaches a decision

Crown Court - what it does

Types of crime the Crown Court deals with, the basics of how a trial is run and what happens if you are found guilty, or not guilty

Young people and court (young people section)

What happens when a young person has to go to court - as a defendant, victim or witness

Representing yourself in court

Advice about what you need to consider if you are going to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional

Find your local court Opens new window

For information about your local court search using an A to Z list, or by town or region

See also...

Additional links

Directgov video

Watch this video to see how Directgov can help you with court appearances

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