Crown Court Listings
There are 91 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.
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London
Midlands
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?
CauseAlert publishes daily Crown Court listings sourced from HMCTS. Select your court below to view today's hearings, or set up a free alert.
Are Crown Court hearings open to the public?
Most Crown Court hearings are open to the public unless reporting restrictions apply. Some hearings may be held remotely.
How many Crown Courts are there in England and Wales?
There are 74 Crown Courts in England and Wales, spread across 9 regions including London, the Midlands, and the North West. All Crown Court cause lists are published daily by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
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Court data sourced from HM Courts & Tribunals Service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Crown copyright.