Guidance

Going to a criminal court - support for defendants

This page has four documents to help you understand what you need to do if you are charged with a crime and told to go to a magistrates’ or Crown Court.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

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There are four EasyRead guidance documents. They will help you understand the different stages of the criminal court system.

  1. Before court: Going to a criminal court as a defendant
  2. Going to court as a defendant: Understanding the legal terms used in court
  3. At court: Being a defendant in a magistrates’ court
  4. At court: Being a defendant in the Crown Court

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Updates to this page

Published 12 September 2019
Last updated 16 December 2019 + show all updates
  1. English leaflets updated. Welsh to follow.

  2. First published.

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