What Should Go in a Custody Note?
Essential fields for a custody note: PACE compliance, firm expectations, and LAA-oriented record keeping.
What Should Go in a Custody Note?
Last updated: 9 June 2026 · Author: Robert Cashman
Answer-first summary
Include identity and references, reason for attendance, disclosure summary, welfare issues, advice, interview record, outcome, and next steps. Match your firm's file standards and LAA recording expectations.
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