This is an established guide to procedure and sentencing for all those who work and practice in the magistrates' courts. An accessible, expert, and up-to-date reference source, it provides an index of common penalties and formalities in cases tried in these courts. The contents are arranged alphabetically, with a tinted thumb index to ensure information is located quickly. The thirteenth edition includes new sections on racially aggravated offences, the sex offenders register, and special measures directions.