12B.1 Notice Of Application For Access To A Record Of Proceedings Held By Or For The Court

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need access to court records
• • Use this form when you want copies of court proceedings
• • Use this form when you need information about a specific case
• • Don't use this form for requesting new court hearings
• • Don't use this form for filing new legal documents

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow sufficient processing time.

Before you submit

• • All personal information is complete and accurate
• • Case details are correct and include case number if available
• • Specific records requested are clearly described
• • Form is properly signed and dated
• • A copy of the completed form is kept for your records
• • Any required fees are included if applicable

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Fill in all required personal information
3. 3Provide detailed case information
4. 4Specify exactly which records you need access to
5. 5Sign and date the form
6. 6Submit the form to the appropriate court office
7. 7Keep a copy of your submission for your records

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee immediate access to records
• • Some records may be restricted or redacted
• • Fees may apply for accessing certain records
• • Processing times can vary depending on the nature of the request
• • Not all court records may be accessible through this process