This Practice Note explains the types of pre-trial hearings which can take place in the Crown Court. It explains plea and trial preparation hearings (PTPHs), further case management hearings (FCMHs) and compliance hearings in the Crown Court. The Practice Note covers preparation for trials in the Crown Court, including PTPHs, what happens at a PTPH, forms, the role of case progression officers, when further case managements hearings (FCMHs) can take place before a Crown Court trial and the use of live links in pre-trial hearings in the Crown Court as well as explaining the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (CrimPR).