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I'd like to request disclosures for family court proceedings on behalf of my client/local authority
Thank you. To apply, follow these steps:
Step 1: In private law proceedings, you need to make an initial payment at GOV.UK before submitting a request for disclosure. Note that split payments cannot be accepted. In public law proceedings, there is currently no charge.
Step 2: Download the application form (Annex 1).
Step 3: Download either the:
Step 4: Complete the application form on a computer, using the relevant guidance notes to help you.
Step 5: Email your completed form to the Legal Support team at the Directorate of Legal Services. In private law proceedings, please quote your initial payment reference from GOV.UK and attach the 'Private Law Police Disclosure Order' (Annex 5), which must be obtained from the court. Failure to do so will result in a delay to your application.
We'll look into your request and respond in due course.
See further details on the Disclosure of information between family and criminal agencies and jurisdictions: 2024 protocol.