Offence

Bigamy

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed

1

Courts listing it

1

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (1)

Official offence code

OF61106

The law

Contrary to section 57 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court or Crown Court

Can lead to prison

Yes