Overview
The Hearings tab on the Case Details page displays all hearings associated with a case. It combines automated hearings synced from court records with manually added hearings, giving you a complete and up-to-date view of all scheduled and past court appearances.
Viewing Hearings
Click the Hearings tab on the Case Details page to see all hearings listed in chronological order. Each entry displays the hearing date, court, and judge. The total number of hearings is shown on the tab.
Hearings scheduled for today are marked with a Today badge.
Automated Hearings
Automated hearings are populated directly from official court records. These update automatically when new hearing information becomes available, so no manual input is required.
Each automated hearing entry may include an AI-generated summary of the hearing proceedings below the date and court details. Click View more to expand the full summary.
Hearing Notes
Click + Notes on any hearing entry to open the Hearing Note panel. This panel displays:
Full hearing proceedings including court directions and orders
Next hearing date and purpose
Status of the matter
You can also click Edit to add your own remarks to the hearing note, then click Save to confirm.
AI-Powered Hearing Notes
Codex can now generate hearing notes automatically. Instead of writing notes manually, click the AI option within the Hearing Note panel to have Codex draft a structured set of notes based on the hearing details and case context. You can review and edit the AI-generated notes before saving.
Hearing Preparation
For hearings scheduled for today, click Hearing Prep. to access AI-powered hearing preparation. This is a one-click feature that generates a comprehensive hearing preparation guide directly from the Hearing tab. The guide draws on the case details, hearing history, and relevant documents to give your legal team a structured briefing before the court appearance.
The preparation guide covers key arguments, relevant precedents, case background, and suggested next steps, giving lawyers everything they need to walk into a hearing ready.
Adding a Manual Hearing
For cases that require a hearing to be recorded manually:
Click the hamburger icon (≡) at the top of the Legistify AI panel to open the Actions menu.
Click Update Hearing.
In the Add Hearing form, enter the following details:
Hearing Title -- select the title from the dropdown
Date of Hearing -- enter the scheduled date
Hearing Status -- select the current status
Hearing Stage -- select the stage of the hearing
Description -- add any relevant remarks or instructions
Click Save to add the hearing.
The new hearing will appear in the Hearings tab alongside automated entries.
Marking a Hearing as Done
Click Done on any past hearing entry to mark it as complete. This helps keep your hearing records accurate and up to date.
Hearing Calendar Sync Notifications
When the Hearing Calendar Sync setting is enabled for your organisation, a Google Calendar event is created automatically for each hearing. You will now also receive an email notification whenever a hearing is added to your calendar, so you are always informed when new hearings are synced.
To enable this setting, contact your Legistify account team or check under your organisation's notification preferences.
Conclusion
The Hearings tab brings together automated court updates and manual entries in one place, ensuring your hearing records are always complete and accessible. Using AI-powered hearing preparation and notes alongside the automated updates helps your team stay prepared for every court appearance.