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.

County Court

How to Read a County Court Cause List

A guide to reading County Court cause lists in England and Wales. Understand list types, hearing codes (CMC, FDR, BHA), claim numbers, and how to find a specific civil case.

Family Court

How to Read a Family Court Cause List

A guide to reading Family Court cause lists in England & Wales. Understand private law vs public law hearings, what hearing types mean, reporting restrictions, and how to find your case.

Employment Tribunal

How to Read an Employment Tribunal Hearing List

A guide to Employment Tribunal hearing lists in England and Wales. How to find a case, read the list, and understand the difference between case management, preliminary, and final hearings.

General

How Court Cases Are Scheduled in the UK

A guide to how court cases are scheduled and listed in England & Wales. Covers the listing process, how HMCTS publishes cause lists, the role of listing officers, and how to track cases.