Police Station File Preparation Checklist
From attendance note to firm file: checklist for criminal defence practitioners after police station work.
Police Station File Preparation Checklist
Last updated: 9 June 2026 · Author: Robert Cashman
Answer-first summary
Export attendance note, attach custody record if obtained, log time, update CRM, flag bail dates, and send outcome email to instructing fee earner.
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This article is general information for criminal defence professionals in England and Wales. It is not legal advice on any specific case. Obtain advice on your own circumstances.
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Note: General information for criminal defence practitioners in England and Wales — not legal advice.