[Solved] Court thinking time

Here's a link about how to address a judge, it depends on their standing but usually sir or madam would suffice.

https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/you-and-the-judiciary/what-do-i-call-judge/

As far as asking for a recess, I think you would address the judge and ask them directly. I must admit I haven't come across this question before!

Yes, definitely ask the court for a brief period to think and they should allow this (and this advice came from a judge) - there's nothing to stop the court from hearing the next case while you take time to gather your thoughts and then you can go back in and continue afterwards - I'd say only do this once in a hearing though.

As for addressing the judge, ask the clerk to the court how to address him/her before you go into court - they are there to help. If all else fails, then use Sir or Madam as that shows respect.

Hi,
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I agree with ACTD, ask the clerk when you go in, they will explain what to do if you want a break to gather your thoughts, and also clarify how to address the judge, some judges, will want everything formal, with others, sir/maddam will be ok.............or try "oi mate"......Lol
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Joking aside, when I was in court, I didn't actually need to address the judge as the hearing flowed well.
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GTTS

haha. i just asked my PSU that present with me on the day. I used Sir ... or just spoke out and they seemed happy with my answers and responses. I looked the part too 🙂 All went tho GGTS

Looking the part is always good, I never went for a full suit, but always trousers and a shirt.
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My first hearing there were blokes there in track suits made me chuckle
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Glad it went well
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GTTS

GTTS,

I didnt want to generalise others... but since you mentioned it..... lol

Well I was there with a nice suit with out the tie just casual. Looking the part attending court.

There were others there... Some right loony toons... Had a guy that kept walking up and down the place talking to himself and talking out loudly...

Then there were couple other chaps that wear joggers and like chavs that just crawled out of bed and managed to turn up.

It was an experience but I am glad I was prepped. This site most definitely helped prepare me.

Perhaps something like this type of platform iis missing for others that can benefit from it.

I only browsed onto this site by chance initially.

I guess some people take the staement....."dress smart, mabe wear a suit" a bit too literally track suit really doesn't count Lol

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GTTS

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