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Available NowWindows PC & MacFree during beta
Structured custody attendance notes, built for criminal defence work
Custody Note is native desktop apps for windows pc and mac for criminal defence solicitors and accredited police station representatives. Digital note-taking and workflow tool for criminal defence professionals attending police stations and managing pre-charge case preparation. Disclosure → advice → interview → outcome in one structured record — offline at the custody desk, PDF for the firm file, LAA-oriented billing fields built in.
✓ Supports LAA codes✓ Works offline✓ Encrypted backup
Public beta — free while we test
Free during beta
Custody Note is in beta — that's why it's free while we test with real police station work. No credit card required.
Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ (Apple Silicon and Intel) · Free during beta · v1.9.11
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Native desktop apps for Windows PC and Mac
Install on your Windows PC or Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel). Signed Mac builds, automatic updates on both platforms. Free during beta on both platforms — Custody Note is in beta — that's why it's free while we test with real police station work.
Download for Windows & Mac →The actual app — see it before you try it
Real screenshots from the Custody Note desktop app. Every section is purpose-built for police station work — not adapted from a generic template.
Case Reference & Arrival
Section 1 of 16: structured fields for attendance type, file reference, instruction details, and arrival time — with every section just one tab away.
Custody Record
Section 3: capture custody number, custody record review, and client details from the custody record — all structured and searchable.
Offences & Disclosure
Section 4: matter type selection, offence details, date qualifiers, and mode of trial — mapped to LAA requirements.
Consultation checklist
Section 6: structured compliance checklist for conflict checks, confidentiality, free representation advice, client welfare, and custody record review.
3 record types
Choose the right form for the job. Each record type is designed for a specific workflow.
Attendance
16 sectionsFull attendance form
Complete police station attendance record with all 16 sections — from arrival through to billing.
Telephone Advice
LAA code supportINVB / Telephone
Streamlined form for telephone advice sessions with LAA code support built in.
Quick Capture
Fast entryGrab details on the go
Rapid note-taking when you need to capture essential details quickly.
One app for attendances, advice & billing
Stop juggling spreadsheets, Word documents, handwritten notes, and separate billing files. Custody Note brings the working note and the finished record into a single workflow.
Structured records
Purpose-built workflows for full attendances, telephone advice, and rapid note capture so you are not adapting generic Word templates mid-job.
PDF-ready output
Turn working notes into a clean PDF record you can save, print, or send to the instructing firm without another rewrite.
Billing and firm admin
Keep fee codes, time recording, declarations, and firm-level billing details together with the case record instead of splitting them across apps.
16 sections. One form. No switching.
Every aspect of a police station attendance covered in a single, logical flow — from initial instructions through to billing and supervisor review.
1Case Reference & Arrival
2Journey to Station
3Custody Record
4Offences
5Disclosure & Evidence
6Consultation
7Interview
8Outcome
9Time Recording & Fees
10LAA Declaration
11Admin & Billing
12Consents & Retainer
13Third Party Authority
14Authorities
15Communications Log
16Supervisor Review
Designed to support LAA record-keeping
Custody Note captures the information you need for Legal Aid Agency compliance. Every field is mapped to LAA requirements so your records are audit-ready from day one.
✓LAA outcome codes, stage reached & fee codes built in
✓Structured notes mapped to LAA requirements
✓Sufficient benefit test
✓PACE reviews (1st / 2nd / 3rd)
✓Fee rates updated to 2025 — £320 fixed fee, £650 escape
✓DSCC PIN included in PDF export
✓Client and fee earner declarations
✓Automatic escape fee detection
✓Editable fee rates
✓Local encrypted backup of all records
Your records are too important to risk
Client records demand the highest levels of security. Custody Note is built with data protection at its core.
Encrypted Backup
All records are encrypted at rest and in transit. Your client data is protected at every stage.
Fully Offline
Works without internet — perfect for police station custody areas with no signal. No connection required.
Your Data, Your Machine
Records stay on your device. No cloud dependency required. You control where your data lives.
Cloud backup available
Optional cloud backup is available alongside the core app, while the main workflow remains fully usable on your own machine.
Why Freelance Reps Use Custody Note
Less admin, more organised records, more time for clients.
Firm Tracking & Billing
Track which firm instructed you and manage billing per firm. See at a glance what you are owed.
Bill Every Firm Accurately
Automatic time tracking and fee calculation based on LAA rates. No more spreadsheets or guesswork.
Reports & Analytics
Generate reports for your attendances, earnings, and firm breakdown. Understand your business at a glance.
Save Hours Every Week
Structured forms mean less time writing up notes and more time for clients. One form, one workflow.
PDF Export
Export attendance records as professional PDF documents — ready to send to firms or archive.
Free resources (no signup)
Custody Note publishes free checklists and templates for criminal defence professionals — safe to link from firm intranets and training materials.
Free during beta
Custody Note is in beta — that's why it's free while we test with real police station work. Download and use structured attendance notes on real jobs — we'll wire payments up after beta.
Public beta
Free during beta
No credit card · Custody Note is in beta — that's why it's free while we test with real police station work.
- ✓Full attendance notes with all 16 sections
- ✓Telephone advice & quick capture modes
- ✓LAA-ready with built-in codes & declarations
- ✓Secure & offline — works without internet
- ✓PDF export with DSCC PIN
- ✓Firm tracking & billing
- ✓Reports & analytics
- ✓Local encrypted backup included
Ready to try Custody Note?
Custody Note is in beta — that's why it's free while we test with real police station work. Download Custody Note free today — no credit card. Paid Pro is planned after beta.
Free during beta · No credit card to start · Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ (Apple Silicon and Intel) · v1.9.11
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