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How to apply to the Court of Protection to challenge an order restricting someone's freedom or get a deprivation of liberty authorised.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
The management information used by HMCTS for understanding workload volumes and timeliness at a national level.
Use this form to appoint an advocate where the court has ruled against a defendant cross-examining in person.
If you're 18 or over, use these forms to put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ your deed poll at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance.
Use this form to apply to the court for an order that a judgment debtor attends court to give information under oath about their financial situation.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
How to appeal a county court, High Court or tribunal decision to the Court of Appeal.
Ask for an interpreter at a court or tribunal hearing - who's eligible, how to apply, when friends or family can act as interpreters
How to order a copy of a decree absolute or a final order if you want to remarry or prove that you have divorced your former husband or wife or ended a civil partnership.
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.
Professional and public user groups working with us on aspects of the HMCTS Reform Programme, including collaboration on new development proposals.
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is an Agency within the Department of Justice (DOJ) sponsored by the Access to Justice Directorate. NICTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Justice (Northern Ireland) .
Guidance and form when applying for a refund of court fees. Fill in the form online and email it to us, or print it off and send it by post.
Daily cause lists for cases to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL. Central London County Court list updated 23 May 2023
Use this form to list your finances to prove you cannot afford to pay for court transcripts and ask to get them paid for you.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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