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HMCTS hearing lists
Get a divorce
Pay a court fine online
Make a court claim for money
What to do when someone dies
Jury service
Find a court or tribunal
Featured
14 April 2026
—
Press release
AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims
A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims.
8 April 2026
—
Guidance
HM Courts and Tribunals Service information bulletins
HMCTS issues regular bulletins to provide the latest information and update on progress across our estate.
2 April 2026
—
Blog post
From Cell to Court: Inside Prisoner Escort and Custody Services
In our latest episode of Inside HMCTS, we go behind the scenes at Manchester Magistrates Court, spending a day with dedicated GeoAmey staff to see firsthand what it takes to move thousands of people safely through the justice system every week.
31 March 2026
—
Blog post
Modernising services: Nick Goodwin’s reflections on change at HMCTS
HMCTS Chief Executive Nick Goodwin reflects on how the organisation has built strong foundations for continued transformation, the challenges that remain, and what the future holds.
17 March 2026
—
Press release
Children to get swifter justice as new family court approach expands nationally
The newly named Child Focused Courts will be rolled out across England and Wales, following a particularly successful pilot which saw cases in the family court resolved seven and a half months quicker.
26 March 2026
—
Blog post
Bringing justice stakeholders together to improve services for court users
Over 75 stakeholders from our Public Engagement Groups recently came together for a day of collaboration and presentations, sharing invaluable feedback to help us improve services and ensure court users can access justice when they need it.
Latest from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Mr H Khatri v R Gopalakrishnan: 6009668/2025
23 April 2026
Employment tribunal decision
Ms N Mcallan v Great Worqs Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation): 3200428/2024
23 April 2026
Employment tribunal decision
Miss D Smith v HealthRota Ltd: 3200153/2024
23 April 2026
Employment tribunal decision
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What we do
We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom.
HMCTS
is an executive agency, sponsored by the
Ministry of Justice
.
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Documents
Services
Search probate records for documents and wills (England and Wales)
Applying for probate
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Guidance and regulation
Submit or respond to an application with MyHMCTS
16 September 2025
Guidance
Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees (EX50)
10 July 2025
Guidance
See all guidance and regulation
News and communications
RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice
16 April 2026
Press release
AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims
14 April 2026
Press release
See all news and communications
Research and statistics
HMCTS management information - February 2026
9 April 2026
Statistical data set
Evaluation of the National Digital Support Service
26 March 2026
Research and analysis
See all research and statistics
Policy papers and consultations
Courts and Tribunals Bill
9 March 2026
Policy paper
Proposal on the future of Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre
5 March 2026
Consultation outcome
See all policy papers and consultations
Transparency and freedom of information releases
Court of Protection daily hearing list
22 April 2026
Transparency data
HMCTS Civil Business Centre performance information
22 April 2026
Transparency data
See all transparency and freedom of information releases
Our management
Nick Goodwin
Chief Executive and Board Member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Catherine Blair
Chief Finance Officer and Board Member
Annabel Burns
Strategy, Development and Analysis Director
Daniel Flury
HMCTS Operations Director
John Laverick
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Contact HMCTS
Find a court or tribunal
Contact: Find a court or tribunal
Make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request
Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and
how to make a request
.
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our previous releases
to see if we’ve already answered your question.
Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
FOI requests
Disclosure Team
Postal Point 5.22, Floor 5
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
Email
data.access@justice.gov.uk
Corporate information
Accessible documents policy
Complaints procedure
Equality and diversity
Media enquiries
Our governance
Research at HMCTS
Statistics at HMCTS
Jobs and contracts
Procurement at HMCTS
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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
HM Courts &
Tribunals Service
Court and tribunal forms
Fees and help with fees
HMCTS hearing lists
Get a divorce
Pay a court fine online
Make a court claim for money
What to do when someone dies
Jury service
Find a court or tribunal
Featured
14 April 2026
—
Press release
AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims
A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims.
8 April 2026
—
Guidance
HM Courts and Tribunals Service information bulletins
HMCTS issues regular bulletins to provide the latest information and update on progress across our estate.
2 April 2026
—
Blog post
From Cell to Court: Inside Prisoner Escort and Custody Services
In our latest episode of Inside HMCTS, we go behind the scenes at Manchester Magistrates Court, spending a day with dedicated GeoAmey staff to see firsthand what it takes to move thousands of people safely through the justice system every week.
31 March 2026
—
Blog post
Modernising services: Nick Goodwin’s reflections on change at HMCTS
HMCTS Chief Executive Nick Goodwin reflects on how the organisation has built strong foundations for continued transformation, the challenges that remain, and what the future holds.
17 March 2026
—
Press release
Children to get swifter justice as new family court approach expands nationally
The newly named Child Focused Courts will be rolled out across England and Wales, following a particularly successful pilot which saw cases in the family court resolved seven and a half months quicker.
26 March 2026
—
Blog post
Bringing justice stakeholders together to improve services for court users
Over 75 stakeholders from our Public Engagement Groups recently came together for a day of collaboration and presentations, sharing invaluable feedback to help us improve services and ensure court users can access justice when they need it.
Latest from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Mr H Khatri v R Gopalakrishnan: 6009668/2025
23 April 2026
Employment tribunal decision
Ms N Mcallan v Great Worqs Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation): 3200428/2024
23 April 2026
Employment tribunal decision
Miss D Smith v HealthRota Ltd: 3200153/2024
23 April 2026
Employment tribunal decision
See all latest documents
Subscriptions
Get emails
What we do
We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom.
HMCTS
is an executive agency, sponsored by the
Ministry of Justice
.
Read more about what we do
Follow us
The following links open in a new tab
Follow on
Email updates
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
Inside HMCTS blog
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS CEO X
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS X
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS LinkedIn
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS YouTube
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS Facebook
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS Jobs Website
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
Inside HMCTS Podcast
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS Wales X
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS Careers X
(opens in new tab)
Follow on
HMCTS WhatsApp
(opens in new tab)
Documents
Services
Search probate records for documents and wills (England and Wales)
Applying for probate
See all services
Guidance and regulation
Submit or respond to an application with MyHMCTS
16 September 2025
Guidance
Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees (EX50)
10 July 2025
Guidance
See all guidance and regulation
News and communications
RAAC hit court reopens in boost for London justice
16 April 2026
Press release
AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims
14 April 2026
Press release
See all news and communications
Research and statistics
HMCTS management information - February 2026
9 April 2026
Statistical data set
Evaluation of the National Digital Support Service
26 March 2026
Research and analysis
See all research and statistics
Policy papers and consultations
Courts and Tribunals Bill
9 March 2026
Policy paper
Proposal on the future of Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre
5 March 2026
Consultation outcome
See all policy papers and consultations
Transparency and freedom of information releases
Court of Protection daily hearing list
22 April 2026
Transparency data
HMCTS Civil Business Centre performance information
22 April 2026
Transparency data
See all transparency and freedom of information releases
Our management
Nick Goodwin
Chief Executive and Board Member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Catherine Blair
Chief Finance Officer and Board Member
Annabel Burns
Strategy, Development and Analysis Director
Daniel Flury
HMCTS Operations Director
John Laverick
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Contact HMCTS
Find a court or tribunal
Contact: Find a court or tribunal
Make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request
Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and
how to make a request
.
Check
our previous releases
to see if we’ve already answered your question.
Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
FOI requests
Disclosure Team
Postal Point 5.22, Floor 5
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom
data.access@justice.gov.uk
Corporate information
Accessible documents policy
Complaints procedure
Equality and diversity
Media enquiries
Our governance
Research at HMCTS
Statistics at HMCTS
Jobs and contracts
Procurement at HMCTS
Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our
Publication scheme
. Find out about our commitment to
publishing in Welsh
. Our
Personal information charter
explains how we treat your personal information. Read our policy on
Social media use
.
Is this page useful?
Maybe
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