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Attending Court

If you are going to court as a juror, a legal professional or perhaps as a witness then the following leaflets on attending court provide information that will help you.

Information Leaflets

The below list contains information for users of the Court Service on a range of issues from making a small claim to dealing with a deceased person's estate. Please click on the link to access the information leaflet.

Making Courts Accessible (PDF)
A booklet explaining the role of the Court Service Information Centre.

Human Rights Act 1998 (PDF)
The Human Rights Act 1998 fulfils the Government's promise to incorporate the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law.

Children and the family courts (PDF)
This booklet is for anyone who thinks that a court should make a decision about a child. Such as where a child will live, who is responsible for the child and what financial support will be given to the child.

The Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court (PDF)
A leaflet explaining the role of the Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court.

Small Claims Guide
A guide to the small claims procedure and associated forms.
 - Fees in respect of applications for small claims (PDF).

Getting a Divorce - What do I do? (PDF)
A guide for people who want to bring proceedings without involving a solicitor.

Information about the Pensions Appeal Tribunal (PDF)
If you claim for a war disablement pension, the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 and 1949 give you the right to appeal to a pensions appeal tribunal.

Dealing with Affairs of the Mentally Ill (PDF)
This leaflet aims to make you aware of the services available from the Office of Care and Protection in relation to the affairs of patients.

Enduring Power of Attorney (PDF)
This leaflet provides information on the role and powers of the Attorney.

Dealing with a Deceased Person's Estate (Probate) (PDF)
This leaflet provides some practical advice to persons dealing with the estate of a deceased person.

Appointment request form (Probate) (PDF) 
For use by personal applicants to request an appointment with the Probate Office.