• If we accept your complaint for further assessment, we will acknowledge your complaint within two working days (complaints made via the portal will receive an auto-acknowledgement).
  • A caseworker will aim to write to you within 15 working days.
  • If we are unable to accept your complaint we will respond to you within 10 working days and explain why.
  • We will provide you with an update on your complaint every four weeks (unless stated otherwise).
  • We aim to conclude complaints accepted for further assessment, including complaints that proceed to full investigation, within 20 weeks of receipt.
  • When we have concluded your complaint we will provide you with a written explanation of the outcome.
  • We will tell you how to contact the Judicial Appointments & Conduct Ombudsman if you believe we have mishandled your complaint.
  • If we are unable to help you we will try to direct you to other organisations that may be able to assist you.
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