MG Forms

Question 1

MG2

Answer 1

MG2 - Special Measure Assessment

This is a special measures assessment for vulnerable and intimidated witness.

Question 2

MG3

Answer 2

MG3 - Report to CPS for a Charging Decision

If any case contains a combination of offences chargeable by both police and the CPS, then all the offences must be referred to the CPS on an MG3 form.

Question 3

MG4

Answer 3

MG4 - Charge(s)

The custody sergeant uses this form to record:

• The specific offence(s) that a suspect has been charged with.
• Their reply after charge.
• The grant of unconditional bail following charge.

Question 4

MG5

Answer 4

MG5 - Offence Report

You as an investigator, use this form to give details of the case for the first court hearing at a magistrate’s court because:

• It forms the basis of the prosecution case if there is a guilty plea.
• It includes any orders on conviction.
• It confirms disclosure certification.

Question 5

MG9

Answer 5

MG9 - Witness List

You must use this form to give the CPS and witness service information about, and contact details for, each witness.
It tells the prosecutor:

• How many statements there are for each witness.
• If a copy has been provided.
• Details of witnesses who are victims or intimidated witnesses.

Question 6

MG10

Answer 6

MG10 - Witness Non-Availability

You must use this form to give the prosecutor:

• Dates of when witnesses are not available.
• The reason why.

Question 7

MG11

Answer 7

MG11 - Witness Statement

You must use this form to give a witness’s evidence in writing. It records:

• Consent for medical records to be used.
• Willingness to attend court.
• The need for special measures for vulnerable or intimidated witness.

Question 8

MG12

Answer 8

MG12 - Exhibit List

You must use this form to:

• List exhibits that will be produced as evidence in a case.
• Tell the prosecutor where the exhibits are if a copy has not been provided.

Question 9

MG15

Answer 9

MG15 - Record of Interview

You must use this form to produce a written record of an interview:

• With a suspect (audio or visual)
• With a vulnerable or intimidated witness (visually recorded)

You must use local procedures to get audio or visual interviews typed up.

Question 10

MG16

Answer 10

MG16 - Evidence of Defendants Bad Character and/or Dangerous Offences

You must use this form to tell the prosecutor about:

• A suspect’s previous offences (bad character) that could be introduced as trial.
• Any dangerous offender information, which might affect sentencing.

Question 11

MG19

Answer 11

MG19 - Compensation Claim

Victims can use this form to give details about their loss, injury or damage. The prosecutor will use the form to make an application for compensation in court.

Question 12

MG20

Answer 12

MG20 - Further Evidence of Information Report

You can use this form to:

• Give the prosecution further information or evidence for a case.
• List what forms are being sent with the MG20.