Guidance

How to use HMCTS Common Platform for prosecuting organisations

Guides for prosecution organisations on using Common Platform to manage cases.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 12 July 2024

Applies to England and Wales

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When to use Common Platform for prosecutions

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Common Platform is for HMCTS, the judiciary, and professional court users, including prosecuting organisations.

As a prosecuting organisation, you can use Common Platform to manage:

• single justice procedure (SJP) cases
• postal requisitions 
• summons

These guides are for prosecution organisations. If you are a defence professional, see our guides on using Common Platform for defence.

Get help and guidance 

Your main contact for Common Platform is the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre (CTSC). 

Courts and Tribunals Service Centre
Telephone: 0330 808 4407
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Closed on bank holidays
Email: ProfessionalContactCrime@justice.gov.uk

Published 12 July 2024