Court Listing Guides
Learn how to read and understand court listings in England & Wales. 9 guides covering cause lists, hearing types, listing codes, and more.
Crown Court
How to Read a Crown Court Cause List
A complete guide to reading and understanding Crown Court daily cause lists. Learn what each column means, how to find a specific case, and what the different list types are.
What Happens at a Crown Court Hearing
A step-by-step guide to what happens at Crown Court hearings in England & Wales. Covers trials, sentencing, PCMH hearings, bail applications, and appeals.
Crown Court List Types Explained: Daily, Firm, Warned, Trial
A guide to the four main Crown Court list types in England and Wales — daily, firm, warned, and trial lists. What each list contains, when they are published, and how to read them.
Magistrates Court
Understanding Magistrates Court Listing Codes
A guide to Magistrates Court listing codes, list types, and abbreviations. Learn what SJP means, how to read a standard list, and what the different listing formats contain.
What Is the Single Justice Procedure (SJP)?
A guide to the Single Justice Procedure for minor criminal offences in England and Wales. How SJP notices work, what to do if you receive one, the 21-day deadline, and how courts decide cases on paper without a hearing.