61A.1  Request For The Court’s Permission To Be Accompanied By A Person At The Hearing - Civil Liability And Courts Act 2004

What this form is for

• • You need this form when you want someone present at your court hearing.
• • The person accompanying you must be permitted by the Court.
• • This applies specifically to matters falling under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004.
• • Use it if a general attendance isn't enough; you need formal permission.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Submit this form well in advance of the hearing date. A few days notice is recommended, though check local court requirements.

Before you submit

• • Ensure your full name and address are clearly written.
• • Double-check the specific hearing date and time listed on the form.
• • Clearly state who the accompanying person is (name and relationship).
• • State *why* you need this person present in the 'Reason' section.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.
• • Ensure the case reference number matches your court file.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required sections of Form 61A.1 thoroughly.
2. 2Attach any supporting documents (e.g., a brief letter explaining the necessity).
3. 3Submit the form to the relevant Court Office handling your case.
4. 4Keep a copy for yourself, stamped or acknowledged by the Clerk of the Court if possible.
5. 5If submitting electronically via an online portal, ensure you attach it correctly.

Known limitations

• • The form does not guarantee permission; it only requests it.
• • It is specific to hearings under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 context.
• • Not confirmed in official source: Whether accompaniment is allowed at all depends on the Judge's discretion, regardless of this request.
• • The form does not dictate *how* you must accompany them (e.g., sitting next to you or standing nearby).