Magistrates' Court · East of England
Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
10 New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1NT
Hearing lists
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 courtroom
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Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- UK time
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Magistrates Public List
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- 22 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 09:15
- Last 14:00
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Courtroom 01 4 hearings · Before: Mr Gayler JP, Mrs Loxley JP, Ms Smith JP
09:15First hearing42MR2978326******Courtroom 01Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention; Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs; Drive whilst unfit through drink
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Gayler JP, Mrs Loxley JP, Ms Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
09:15First hearing42MR2382626******Courtroom 01Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Racially / religiously aggravated harassment / alarm / distress by words / writing / behaviour
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- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Gayler JP, Mrs Loxley JP, Ms Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
09:15First hearing42MR2840326******Courtroom 01Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
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- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Gayler JP, Mrs Loxley JP, Ms Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00Mention42MR2035224******Courtroom 01Interfere with a motor vehicle / trailer / cycle - endanger road user; Assault by beating; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Gayler JP, Mrs Loxley JP, Ms Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
Courtroom 02 18 hearings · Before: Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
10:00Plea42MR2696925******Courtroom 02Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
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- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Sentence42MR3316825******Courtroom 02Attempt theft from shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Plea42MR2059726******Courtroom 02Fail to attend for / remain for duration of initial assessment following test for class A drug
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- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Sentence42MR1662625******Courtroom 02Threaten a person with an offensive weapon in a public place; Criminal damage to property valued under £5000; Assault by beating of an emergency worker; Threat to damage / destroy property; Criminal damage to property valued under £5000; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
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- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Plea42MR1968526******Courtroom 02Detainee / person charged fail / refuse to provide a sample for Class 'A' drug test
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea42MR2078826******Courtroom 02Detainee / person charged fail / refuse to provide a sample for Class 'A' drug test
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea42MR2058626******Courtroom 02Fail to attend for / remain for duration of initial assessment following test for class A drug
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea42MR2429726******Courtroom 02Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Sentence42MR2294626******Courtroom 02Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence42MR2093126******Courtroom 02Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence42MR1493126******Courtroom 02Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
11:00Plea42MR2307826******Courtroom 02Possess an offensive weapon in a public place
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
11:00Sentence42MZ1271423******Courtroom 02Concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B - cannabis; Acquire / use / possess criminal property
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
11:00Sentence42MR1733526******Courtroom 02Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child; Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence42MR2019525******Courtroom 02Fail to attend for / remain for duration of initial assessment following test for class A drug; Fail to answer to court / police bail as soon as practicable
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Hearing42MR3273625******Courtroom 02Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
14:00Plea42MR3627125******Courtroom 02Fail to attend for / remain for duration of initial assessment following test for class A drug
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Sentence42MR1209426******Courtroom 02Common assault
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Mr Smith JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-EEE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 11 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
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Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 09:30
- Last 09:30
- UK time
Courtroom 1 2 hearings
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Check you have the right building
Other courts close by, so you can be sure which one is on your paperwork:
- Chelmsford Justice Centre – Chelmsford Justice Centre, Priory Place, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0PP (0.6 km away)
- Chelmsford Crown Court – New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1EL (2.0 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
Court open
9am to close of court business
Contact
Telephone
Enquiries
Magistrates' Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
Enquiries
Single Justice Service Centre - If your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Enquiries
NCES Office - from 9am to 4pm
Enquiries
Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Case
Payments
National Payment Line- 24 hr line
Family court
from 9am to 5pm
Witness service
Social security and child support
Enquiries
Magistrates’ Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre
Enquiries
Single Justice Service Centre - if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case
Family court
C100 applications
Social security and child support
Enquiries
NCES matters
Building facilities
- Disabled access
This court has level access to the entrance of the building and all floors, lifts to all floors and easy access into courtrooms. There are also a number of disabled toilets on each floor.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
- Refreshments
Refreshments are available from vending machines.
- Baby changing facility
This court has baby changing facilities on all floors.
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
- Witness service
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- Single justice procedure
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What this court deals with
Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Help and support
- Witness Service (Citizens Advice) – Free support for witnesses and victims at criminal courts.
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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 Magistrates' Court and Family Court?
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 Magistrates' Court and Family Court.
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.
What cases does a magistrates’ court hear?
Magistrates’ courts deal with the less serious criminal cases, and send more serious cases to the Crown Court for trial or sentence.
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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