Trial
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| 1 | Magistrates' courts: bail A note on the bail procedure in the magistrates' courts. It covers the bail application procedure and the statutory exceptions to the right to bail. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Magistrates' courts: jurisdiction and overview This note provides an overview of magistrates' courts and their jurisdiction. It also considers how magistrates are appointed, where magistrates' courts should be located and the various matters that magistrates will deal with within their criminal and civil jurisdictions. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Magistrates' courts: key stages in a trial This note covers the key stages in a trial in the magistrates' court. It includes an overview of the plea before venue procedure, mode of trial procedure for either-way offences and also covers committal proceedings and case management. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Magistrates' courts: pre-trial procedure and practice A note on pre-trial procedure and practice in the magistrates' courts. The note also deals with potential case management issues and the key stages in a prosecution. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Magistrates' courts: sentencing and appeals This note covers sentencing and appeals from the magistrates' court. It also deals with the current sentencing guidelines and sentencing options. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Solicitors' Code of Conduct: Rule 11 - Litigation and Advocacy This note outlines the effect of rule 11 of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007, identifying key provisions and changes. Note: The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Handbook, fully in force from 6 October 2011, replaces the Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007. PLC has published the following Practice notes, on the SRA Code of Conduct 2011: SRA Handbook 2011 and Code of Conduct. SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct: Chapter 5: your client and the court. | Practice notes | 05-Oct-2011 |