{"id":31861,"date":"2017-08-25T15:35:58","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T14:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/?page_id=31861"},"modified":"2021-11-10T14:48:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T14:48:47","slug":"law-courts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/law-courts\/","title":{"rendered":"Law & Courts"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Law & Rights Homepage” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Flaw-and-courts%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This page links to information about legal and civil rights. This includes taking legal action, being a witness in court, police powers, personal injury & parking tickets.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”35010″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Hertfordshire Law Clinic” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.herts.ac.uk%2Fstudy%2Fschools-of-study%2Flaw%2Fhertfordshire-law-clinic%2Flooking-for-legal-advice%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Hertfordshire Law Clinic provides free legal advice to members of the public and University of Hertfordshire staff and students.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 01707 284115 – leave a message with your contact details<\/p>\n

E:<\/strong> probono@herts.ac.uk or call[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Witness Service” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Flaw-and-courts%2Flegal-system%2Fgoing-to-court-as-a-witness1%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0300 332 1000<\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm<\/p>\n

Calls cost up to 10p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from a mobile \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a normal landline.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32054″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Victim Support” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victimsupport.org.uk%2Fhelp-and-support%2Fget-help%2Fsupport-near-you%2Feast-england%2Fhertfordshire||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Victim Support\u00a0give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Hertfordshire. They\u2019re an independent charity and you can contact them for support regardless of whether you\u2019ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place.<\/p>\n

T: <\/strong>0300 3030165<\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 10:30am-6:30pm<\/p>\n

Calls cost up to 10p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 40p per minute from a mobile \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a normal landline.<\/p>\n

E:\u00a0<\/strong>vcu.eastofengland@victimsupport.org.uk[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32043″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Find a solicitor” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fsolicitors.lawsociety.org.uk||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This Law Society search is designed to help you find a solicitor. You can narrow down your search by area of law, languages spoken, disabled access and whether they accept legal aid.<\/p>\n

You can also use the ‘pro search’ to search for solicitors with specialist accreditations.<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0<\/strong>020 7320 5650<\/span><\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm<\/p>\n

Calls cost up to 13p per minute from a landline & between 3p and 55p per minute from a mobile \u2013 if you have inclusive minutes, it\u2019s the same as calling a normal landline.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Legal Aid” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Flaw-and-courts%2Flegal-system%2Ftaking-legal-action%2Fhelp-with-legal-costs-legal-aid||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This page explains the types of cases which are covered by legal aid, the financial conditions and how to apply.<\/p>\n

You can also use the\u00a0legal aid checking tool<\/a> on the gov.uk website.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”RCJ Advice” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcjadvice.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]RCJ Advice is a unique Citizens Advice Service delivering free legal advice to people with a court case in the civil and family courts.<\/p>\n

RCJ Advice is not<\/strong> able to advise on criminal or probate matters or assist if you live outside of the UK.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31951″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”McKenzie Friends” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmckenzie-friend.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]A McKenzie Friend is anyone who accompanies you to court to help you as a Litigant in Person – those who are unrepresented by a Solicitor or engage a barrister.<\/p>\n

Your McKenzie Friend is able to sit with you in the court and offer advice and support as well as taking notes to help you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31789″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Court fees” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fcourt-fees-what-they-are||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This page\u00a0provides information about court and tribunal fees.<\/p>\n

It also links to information about help with fees.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31792″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Find a legal aid adviser” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffind-legal-advice.justice.gov.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This search provided by the Ministry of Justice allows you to find a solicitor, adviser or mediator with a legal aid contract.<\/p>\n

You should first check if your case is eligible for legal aid<\/a>, and whether you meet the financial conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can narrow down your search by area of law and\/or by the type of organisation you are looking for.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”31789″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Civil Legal Advice” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fcivil-legal-advice||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA<\/abbr>) as part of\u00a0legal aid\u00a0if you\u2019re in England or Wales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re eligible, you can get help from\u00a0CLA<\/abbr>\u00a0for problems including:<\/p>\n