Why Good Attendance Notes Are Important in Criminal Defence
Audit, advocacy, billing and handover: how a structured police station attendance note protects the firm and the client.
Why Good Attendance Notes Are Important in Criminal Defence
Last updated: 8 August 2026
In short
Your notes get used for bail applications, at trial, in LAA audits and in the firm's own risk management. If something's missing, you usually can't put it right months later.
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This article is general information for criminal defence professionals in England and Wales. It isn't legal advice on any specific case. Get advice on your own circumstances.
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Note: General information for criminal defence practitioners in England and Wales. It isn't legal advice.