This policy framework will enable Probation Service staff exercising court related functions to:

• see the end-to-end process of court related functions within criminal proceedings
• understand the organisation of Probation court services, associated roles and responsibilities, and how the Probation Service can effectively liaise with criminal justice partners
• quickly identify and better understand the key principles, and mandatory actions, that underpin the foundation of court service delivery
• locate in a logical easily accessible manner relevant operational guidance, where required, with appropriate links to further resources
• better understand sentencing options, to increase Probation Service staff and stakeholder confidence, and have access to support, training, awareness, and development materials for Probation Service staff performing court related functions