The court process

The court process can sometimes be difficult to understand, but there are lots of ways you can get support to help you find out what will happen and when.

This content has been written for children and young people. If you’re looking for information for over 18s, visit our Going to Court information.

Understanding the process

It's important that you understand the court process if you are going to be a witness.

How court works

If you've been told that you need to go to court to give evidence, you may be confused about the different types of courts, how they work, and who the people involved in the case are.

Who's who in court

There are lots of different people that work for the court and it can be confusing about who does what.