Being charged with a crime

If you’re charged with a crime you’ll be given a ‘charge sheet’. This sets out the details of the crime you’re being charged with.

The police will decide if you:

can be released from police custody until the court hearing - but you might have to follow certain rules, known as ‘bail’
are kept in police custody until you’re taken to court for your hearing

Your first court hearing after you’re charged with a crime will be at a magistrates’ court - even if your trial will be at a Crown Court la...

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