Courts, sentencing and tribunals

Services

  • The only service you can use to pay your court fine online, or by telephone using a credit or debit card.

  • Get money off your court or tribunal fees if you do not have much in savings, and get certain benefits or have a low income.

  • Find out if you can get legal aid, which can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal if you can’t afford it

  • The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences

  • What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.

Guidance and regulation

News and communications

Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases

Organisations