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Practice direction: Online Procedure Rules for Possession Proceedings

This practice direction supplements the Online Procedure Rules by setting out detailed procedural requirements and operational arrangements for the digital service for possession proceedings.

• From: Online Procedure Rule Committee
• Published: 26 August 2026
• Last updated: 29 September 2026
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  1. 29 September 2026

     Practice direction amended and comes into force today (29th September 2026)

  2. 14 September 2026

     Draft practice direction updated.

  3. 26 August 2026

     First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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Practice direction: Online Procedure Rules for Possession Proceedings

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This practice direction sets out the procedural requirements for possession proceedings conducted using the digital service for possession proceedings, including communications, hearings, evidence and court orders. It is intended to supplement the Online Procedure Rules 2026, which establish the framework for all online proceedings.