To all users of DCS:

As of Thursday 27th February 2025 the following optional navigation tools will be available within DCS:

 

• The option to display empty sections within the review screen will be available within the case menu.  Users wishing to hide empty sections from view can do so by removing the tick from this new option.

 

• Additional filters for notes will be available at the top of the note column.  These are to filter by:

o Document

o Date

o Author

 

• New sort options for notes will be available at the top of the note column.  These are to sort by:

o Position in the evidence bundle (default view)

o Date (newest first)

o Alphabetical 

Welcome to the Crown Court Digital Case System

Click on this link to the Guidance Page to view the following:

  • Standard File Structure (revised March 2018) – setting out to which section items should be uploaded.
  • NEW 2023 Better Case Management Revival Handbook (January 2023).
  • Simplified Standard Witness Table (revised March 2018).
  • Defence and prosecution Certificates of Readiness.
  • A link to the Training Materials including Quick Reference Guides and videos.