Crown Court Listings
There are 88 courts across 9 regions in England and Wales. Crown Courts handle serious criminal cases in England and Wales, including murder, robbery, and complex fraud. They also hear appeals from Magistrates Courts.All listings are sourced daily from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
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How to Use Crown Court Listings
- Find your court from the directory below, organised by region.
- Select a court to view today's hearings with times, courtrooms, and judges.
- Search by case reference or party name to find a specific hearing.
- Set up a free alert to get SMS or email notifications when cases are listed.
London
Midlands
National
North East
North West
South East
South West
Wales
Yorkshire and Humberside
Guides & Resources
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Crown Court?
Crown Courts handle serious criminal cases in England and Wales, including murder, robbery, and complex fraud. They also hear appeals from Magistrates' Courts.
How do I find Crown Court listings on CauseAlert?
CauseAlert publishes daily cause lists from HMCTS for every Crown Court in England and Wales. Use the court list below to open a specific court, or set up a free alert to be notified when new hearings are listed.
How often are Crown Courts listings updated?
HMCTS typically publishes daily cause lists by 4pm the day before hearings. CauseAlert checks for updates every hour and reflects changes within 60 minutes of publication.
Are Crown Courts hearings open to the public?
Most Crown Court hearings are open to the public unless reporting restrictions apply. Some hearings may be held remotely via Cloud Video Platform (CVP).
What kinds of cases are heard at Crown Courts?
Crown Courts hear trials on indictment, sentencing for serious crimes, confiscation proceedings, and appeals from the Magistrates' Court.
How many Crown Courts are there in England and Wales?
There are approximately 88 Crown Courts across England and Wales. All Crown Courts cause lists are published daily by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
How do I set up alerts for Crown Courts hearings?
Create a free CauseAlert account and add a subscription for any specific court, case reference, or party name. You'll receive SMS or email notifications whenever a matching hearing is listed at a Crown Court.
How do I find out who's in Crown Court today?
Select any Crown Court from the list above to view today's cause list. Each listing shows case references, party names (where published by HMCTS), hearing times, and courtrooms. You can also set up a free alert to be notified when specific names or cases are listed.
Where can I find Crown Court sentencing results?
CauseAlert shows scheduled hearings, including cases listed for sentencing. However, outcomes (verdicts and sentences) are not published through HMCTS cause lists. For sentencing remarks, check the Judiciary website (judiciary.uk) or local news coverage.
What is a 'warned list' at a Crown Court?
A warned list is a list of cases that may be called on at short notice if a courtroom becomes available. Unlike firm-list cases (which have a fixed date and time), warned-list cases should be ready to proceed at any point during the warned period. Your solicitor will be notified when the case is called on.
What is a PTPH (Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing)?
A PTPH is usually the first major hearing after a case is sent to the Crown Court. The defendant enters a plea. If the plea is 'not guilty', the judge sets directions for trial preparation — including deadlines for evidence, witness availability, and a provisional trial date.
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Court data sourced from HM Courts & Tribunals Service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Crown copyright.