Crewe Magistrates' Court

Crewe Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Counter: By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm for Magistrates Cou. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to get through security and find your courtroom.

Check the daily court list. It is published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service the working day before and shows each case by courtroom, time and case reference. On the day, the same list is displayed on screens inside the building and ushers can direct you. Cases are sometimes moved between courtrooms at short notice, so check again when you arrive.

The enquiries number for Crewe Magistrates' Court is 0330 808 4407. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.

Crewe Magistrates' Court is at The Law Courts Civic Centre, Crewe, CW1 2DT. Document exchange: DX 702504 Crewe 2.

There are no parking facilities at this building, however short stay paid off-site parking is available within 500 metres of the building. Spaces for blue badge holders are available on this car park and a limited number of paid spaces are located on Prin. Allow extra time if you are driving; public car parks near courts fill up early on sitting days.

This building has a ramp to the entrance, a lift between the lower ground, ground and first floor and level access to the court and hearing rooms.. Hearing loop: The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know o. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.

Yes. Phones go through the security scanner on the way in and must be switched off or silent inside the courtroom. Recording, photographing or filming anything inside a court building is a criminal offence. Some courts ask you to hand phones in at the public gallery door for certain trials.

Photo ID, any letter or paperwork about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Allow time for security: bags are searched and sharp objects, glass and aerosols are not allowed in.

You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for any charge that could carry a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. A duty solicitor is available at court for first hearings in many cases, and legal aid depends on the seriousness of the charge and your income. Contact a criminal defence firm before your hearing if you can.

Yes. Almost all magistrates' court hearings are open to the public and there is a public gallery in each courtroom. You do not need to book. Youth court hearings and some family matters are private. and the usher will tell you if you cannot enter.