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Get a copy of a domestic abuse conviction

Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of domestic abuse against you, if you're applying for legal aid.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Published: 31 July 2025

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Sample letter to get evidence of a domestic abuse conviction from a magistrates' court

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Sample letter to get evidence of a domestic abuse conviction from a Crown Court

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Details

To get a copy of the conviction, you should:

• fill in the relevant sample letter as best you can
• send it to the court that handed out the sentence

It usually costs £5 for a copy but you may be able to get help with the fee.

If you don’t know the name of the court, ask the police officer who handled the investigation.

You can use the copy of the conviction as evidence if you’re applying for legal aid to divorce or separate from an abusive partner.

The conviction must be on this list of offences.

Published 31 July 2025