County Court · East of England
Chelmsford Justice Centre
Chelmsford Justice Centre, Priory Place, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0PP
Hearing lists
The official service currently shows no Crown or magistrates' list for this court. We last checked on . Lists are not published on weekends and holidays, and some courts do not sit every day.
First names are masked: defendants appear as ******, or ****** SURNAME where the list gives one. Lists can change at short notice, so check the official list before you travel.
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Map and getting there
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Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing to allow for security checks.
Check you have the right building
Other courts close by, so you can be sure which one is on your paperwork:
- Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court – 10 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1NT (0.6 km away)
- Chelmsford Crown Court – New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1EL (2.4 km away)
Before you go
- Bring your court paperwork and photo ID.
- Expect airport-style security. Leave sharp or prohibited items at home.
- If you will be late or cannot attend, contact the court and your solicitor as soon as possible.
- Mobile phones must usually be silent, and recording is not allowed.
Venue details
Opening times
Contact
Telephone
Building facilities
- Disabled access
Disabled toilet facilities.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing Loop
This building has hearing enhancement facilities which are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court office by telephone or e-mail if necessary. Please be aware that these facilities may not be compatible with all hearing devices.
- Refreshments
Hot and cold vending machines are available at this court on first and second floor.
- Interview room
13 interview rooms and a multi-faith room are avilable at this court
- Baby changing facility
available on ground floor
- Video facilities
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links
- Witness service
The PSU is available on site to provide assistance.
This location handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Benefits
Scammers sometimes imitate court phone numbers: never pay anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
What this court deals with
Chelmsford Justice Centre is classed as: County Court.
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Help and support
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- Citizens Advice – General advice on legal and other problems.
For journalists and observers
Check any reporting restrictions before publishing, and confirm details with the court. See our journalist guide and the public gallery guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Chelmsford Justice Centre?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for Chelmsford Justice Centre.
Can I watch a hearing?
Most hearings in criminal and civil courts are open to the public, but some are private or restricted. Expect security screening on entry.
What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
Contact the court named on your paperwork and your solicitor (if you have one) as early as you can. Do not simply stay away.
Why can’t I find my case on the list?
See our guide on why a case may not be listed. Lists are published at different times and some hearings are never published.
Sources and updates
- Hearing lists: official list page for this court on the HMCTS Court and Tribunal Hearings service. Each list shows when HMCTS updated it and when we last checked. How we get our lists.
- Venue details: official Find a court or tribunal page (dataset checked 2026-10-04), live details last checked 13 Oct 2026.
- Court information is based on HM Courts & Tribunals Service data. Used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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