Going to Court

There are a number of reasons you may need to attend court - either as a party to a case, as a witness or to support family or friends. In this section you will find introductory information about:

• giving evidence in court
• making an oath or affirmation
• how different people are able to provide affidavits to the court.

You will also find:

• clear explanations of commonly used terms including who the accused persons and plaintiffs are
• how juries are selected and their rights and responsibilities
• how judgments are passed.

There is also a list of support services including information about legal aid and victim support.

You should visit individual court sites to find specific information about how each court works. If you are going to court you should also seek legal advice.