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The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.

• Updated: 1 April 2024

Forms to use with the Criminal Procedure Rules.

• Updated: 12 February 2024

Use this form to apply to change solicitor if you are on legal aid.

Use this form to submit a notice of an application for the court to consider bail.

Use this form if you want permission to be helped by a 'McKenzie friend' (defendant’s assistant) during a hearing in a criminal court.

Use these forms to prepare for a magistrates' court trial in England or Wales.

Use this form to give information to jurors.

Use this form to make a declaration of ignorance of proceedings

Use this form for a protected person to apply to vary or revoke a restraining order.

Use this form to prepare a written witness statement.

Latest news about the Criminal Procedure Rules, the Criminal Practice Directions and the Rule Committee.

• Updated: 1 April 2024

Use these forms to declare readiness in Crown Courts.

Use this form to give notice and grounds for appeal, or apply for permission to appeal, against a sentence.

Use this form for a defendant to apply to vary or revoke a restraining order.

Use this form to apply for a search warrant under section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

Use this form to give notice and reasons for appealing, or apply for permission to appeal, against a conviction.

Use this form to appeal to the Crown Court against a conviction, or a conviction and sentence.

Use this form for witness requirements in Crown Courts.

Use this form to prepare a defence statement in line with the Criminal Procedure Rules, Part 15.

Use this form for cases sent from magistrates' court to Crown Court for trial.