Courts and Tribunals

In this section you will find information on the work of the NICTS including attending courts, paying fines, appealing a sentence, jury service and the tribunals.

Members of the public with any queries about courts and tribunals business should contact their local court office or the relevant tribunal.

You should take appropriate care when sending documents to ensure the correct postage has been paid. NICTS is not responsible for items that, due to insufficient postage, have not been delivered to NICTS.

If you have any specific needs that may affect your attendance at a court or tribunal hearing, including any disability that may need accommodated, please contact the relevant court office or tribunal as soon as possible and we will be happy to discuss with you.

Information on support for victims and witnesses, including 360 degree interactive guides on the layout of Crown Court and Magistrates Court courtrooms from Victim Support NI, can be found in the Services section of our website.

Information about the judiciary, judicial decisions and other specific judicial matters can be found on the Judiciary NI website

NICTS Venue Safety Guidance

Here you will find the latest venue safety advice and guidance for court and tribunal users.

Courts and Tribunals Online Services

Online Services

Jury Service

NICTS Governance

Tribunals

International Child Abduction

Here you will find information, advice and guidance if your child has been abducted.

The Office of Care and Protection - Patients Section

This site tells you about our role and provides a single information point about the provisions contained in Part Vlll of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, Applications for Controllership and Enduring Power of Attorney provisions.

Matrimonial

Here you will find information, forms for persons wanting to pursue divorce or dissolution of Civil Partnership proceedings.

NICTS jury information videos

Jury service is an important public duty, and anyone over the age of 18 can be selected to serve as a member of a jury in Northern Ireland. Knowing what to expect and having access to reliable information can reduce the uncertainty associated with being a member of a jury.

Attendance at Remote and Hybrid Hearings

Here you will find information and guidance on the NICTS Justice Video Platform (also known as JVP) that enables participants to connect to a court hearing remotely.

Services

Information on court services.

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