Court can be a high stress experience, whether you’re new to it or have been before, but if you give these tips a read and bare them in mind on the day of your court appearance, you should feel more prepared and less stressed.

Keep an eye on the time: The first, and probably most important, rule of court attendance is to be on time. By arriving promptly you give you and your solicitor chance to go over any last minute details, meaning you feel calmer and more prepared. Punctuality also shows that you are taking the case and hearing seriously and are observing rules of the court.

Don’t forget your documents: Taking the right documentation with you is imperative as without it the hearing can be held up and even postponed, causing inconvenience to yourself and others. Having the correct documents to hand is also important as, like punctuality and smart dress, it shows you take court and the people in it seriously.

Don’t overdo your rights: We all know as a free thinking country we have a great deal of rights, which is great, but often those appearing in court seem to rely too heavily on their rights and the fact that they know them. So make sure you do know your rights, but don’t constantly try to use this knowledge.

Mind your manners: The judge, jury, solicitors and officials are all aware that attending court can be a tension filled experience, but that doesn’t give those in court an excuse to be disrespectful. So try to remain calm and treat all those involved with politeness, as failing to do so could result in you being looked up on unfavourably.

Don’t count on winning: Despite thinking you’re in the right you may not win, so prepare yourself for the fact that the outcome may not go your way. It is also worth noting that in many cases it isn’t quite so black and white, with no definitive winner or loser as such. The key thing to focus on is having your case heard fairly and getting your views considered.

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