Court Index

Offence

Possess / control identity documents with intent

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
63
Upcoming hearings
1
Next listed date
Fri, 23 October 2026
Courts listing it
29
Heard in
Magistrates' Court (63)
Official offence code
ID10001
The law
Contrary to section 4 of the Identity Documents Act 2010.
Where it can be tried
Crown Court only
Can lead to prison
Yes