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Custodian

Overview

An online portal for solicitors to search for, and view custody records. The records pull directly from Niche.

Summary

Key features
Solictors can self-serveEmails sent to OIC to remind them about returneesEmails sent to OICs Supervisors for awareness and accountability
Key benefits
Eliminates the need for Custody Sergeants to ring custody suitesEstimated saving of 160-200 hours of custody staff time per monthEnvironmental (and financial): ​ 8,000 to 10,000 pages of printing saved per month
Users
Solicitors who have a Criminal Justice System eMail (CJSM)
Usage
2,000 log ins -- last 30 days
Status
Active -- launched 2020/21
Technology
.Net Core C#
Hosting
Azure
Integrations or interdepencies
NicheFrontendPDF Generator
Interdepencies
n/a
Governance
TDA
Contact information
Business Lead: Colin AinsworthSallyanne Parry -- Product OwnerChristian King -- Dev Team lead

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Published 13 May 2024
Last updated 30 September 2025