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What Must Be Included in Attendance Notes: The Definitive Checklist

A section-by-section checklist of what should appear in every police station attendance note. Use it as a quality-control reference before you close any record.

For the complete guide, see Police Station Attendance Notes (UK Guide).

1. Case identifiers

The DSCC reference links to your LAA claim. The custody record links to the custody officer's log. The fee earner reference ensures the billing team can match the note to the matter.

2. Notification and arrival

Establishes the travel and waiting timeline for billing. Arrival time marks the start of your presence at the station.

3. Disclosure

This is the most commonly under-recorded section. Your disclosure note is critical if the case goes to trial and the prosecution relies on evidence not disclosed at the police station stage.

4. Consultation

5. Prepared statement (if used)

6. Interview

For detailed guidance on this section, see Police Station Interview Notes Best Practice.

7. Outcome and next steps

8. Time summary

For how this feeds into your LAA claim, see Attendance Notes for Legal Aid Billing.

9. LAA billing fields (where applicable)

Additional sections for custody attendances

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