Where to add documents in the Digital Case System for probation breach cases
Published 5 November 2024
Applies to England and Wales
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Use this guide to work out which sections of the Digital Case System (DCS) to add each type of case document to 바카라 사이트“ for probation breach cases.
Once you have uploaded a case document, you must tell all parties who must be served with the document that you have uploaded it.
This guide lists the most common types of documents and is not exhaustive. If you cannot find a document type in this list, you may still be able to upload it.
Do not upload any indecent or pornographic material to DCS.
A 바카라 사이트“ Summons, first instance warrant or application
Case documents to upload
- Copy of the summons of breach served on the defendant
Who uploads the documents
- HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) uploads the summons and application
- HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) uploads the certificate of service
If the court serves the summons, HMCTS will upload any evidence or certificates as locally agreed.
B 바카라 사이트“ Original charges
Case documents to upload
- Original charge sheet (MG4)
- Original indictment
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS 바카라 사이트“ if provided at point of summons request
- HMPPS 바카라 사이트“ if provided after the summon request
C 바카라 사이트“ Basis of plea
Case documents to upload
- Any agreed basis of plea from the substantive case on which sentence passed
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS 바카라 사이트“ if provided at point of summons request
- HMPPS 바카라 사이트“ if provided after the summon request
D 바카라 사이트“ Defence documents
Case documents to upload
Defence documents that are needed if the breach is being contested, such as:
- sick notes
- job offers
Who uploads the documents
- Defence
F 바카라 사이트“ Original case summary
Case documents to upload
- Offence report (MG5) from the original proceedings
- Defence engagement log
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS 바카라 사이트“ if provided at point of summons request
- HMPPS 바카라 사이트“ if provided after the summons request
G 바카라 사이트“ Offender manager report
Case documents to upload
- Offender manager report
- Addendum reports
- Update reports
Who uploads the documents
- Probation service
H 바카라 사이트“ Original order
Case documents to upload
- Community order or suspended sentence order from the original proceedings
- Any subsequent variations or amended orders
Who uploads the documents
- Probation service
I 바카라 사이트“ Witness statements
Case documents to upload
Statements that are needed if the breach is being contested. For example:
- S9 statements
- exhibits in support
Who uploads the documents
- Probation service
J 바카라 사이트“ Exhibits
Case documents to upload
Exhibits that are needed if the breach is being contested. For example:
- letters sent to the client, such as warning letters
- probation contact log
Who uploads the documents
- Probation service
M 바카라 사이트“ Expert reports
Case documents to upload
- All reports that are needed, including intermediary reports
Reports for sentencing should be uploaded to section T.
Who uploads the documents
- Defence
- Probation service
N 바카라 사이트“ Previous convictions
Case documents to upload
- Previous conviction details
Who uploads the documents
- Probation service
Q 바카라 사이트“ Applications
Case documents to upload
- Extensions to time
- Skeleton arguments
- All other applications except bail applications
Bail applications should be uploaded to section V.
All decisions should be uploaded to section X.
Who uploads the documents
- Defence
- Probation service
T 바카라 사이트“ Sentence
Case documents to upload
Any document prepared for the sentencing hearing to be considered by the judge, such as:
- applications for ancillary orders on sentence
- pre-sentence report
- psychiatric reports in relation to sentence
- references
- Court of Appeal case law
Who uploads the documents
- Defence
- Probation service
U 바카라 사이트“ Representation
Case documents to upload
- Applications to transfer or extend
- Legal Aid Agency (LAA) orders
If the applications contain sensitive material, the party must request the document to be uploaded to section PJ.
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS
V 바카라 사이트“ Bail and custody
Case documents to upload
- Bail conditions and remand orders
- Custody time limits (CTL) including all applications relating to bail and custody
- Security information
- Surety information
- Ancillary orders (tagging)
- Bench warrants
- Prison record of refusal to attend
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS
W 바카라 사이트“ Court final orders
Case documents to upload
- Post sentence orders
Upload scanned or digital copies of all orders.
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS
X 바카라 사이트“ Judges바카라 사이트™ orders and directions
Case documents to upload
- Case management orders 바카라 사이트“ made in open court or administratively
- Written rulings
- Orders restraining publicity
- Any official transcript of a judicial ruling
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS
Y 바카라 사이트“ Transcripts (court rulings)
Case documents to upload
- Any transcripts arising from court ruling
- Sentence remarks
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS
Private sections based on role type
The DCS contains private sections for the following user roles:
- defence
- probation service
- HMCTS admin and judiciary
These sections are only visible to the respective role type and can be used for documents specific to the role.
PJ 바카라 사이트“ HMCTS private
This section is only visible to the judiciary and HMCTS.
Case documents to upload
Any material that should not be seen by other parties, such as:
- Correspondence with parties
- Trial record sheets
- Judicial correspondence
- Resulting checklist annex C
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS
PJ1 바카라 사이트“ Court logs
This section is only visible to the judiciary and HMCTS.
Case documents to upload
- Court hearing logs
Who uploads the documents
- HMCTS