Magistrates' Court · North West
Chester Magistrates' Court
Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2XA
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 9 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 09:30
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 9 hearings · Before: Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
09:30First hearing07WZ1216826******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ1217526******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
10:00Mention07WZ1128325******Courtroom 01Criminal damage to property valued under £5000; Assault by beating; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
10:00Further Case Management07WZ0636825******Courtroom 01Burglary other than dwelling - theft
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
10:0007WZ1763425******Courtroom 01Application to amend the requirements of a suspended sentence order
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
10:00Bail Application07WZ1403026******Courtroom 01Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty; Burglary other than dwelling - theft; Breach criminal behaviour order
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
10:00Bail Application06A20735826******Courtroom 01Theft - other - including theft by finding
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
10:00Bail Application06NN0358226******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
14:00Bail Variation Application07WZ0990826******Courtroom 01Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court; Harassment without violence; Application to vary conditions of bail
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Earl JP, Mrs Meredith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- An application to change the conditions of a defendant’s bail.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 09:45
- Last 13:30
- UK time
Courtroom 1 2 hearings
09:452600056217******Courtroom 1
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- Courtroom 1
13:302600053633******Courtroom 1
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Magistrates Public List
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- 33 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 09:30
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 9 hearings · Before: Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
09:30First hearing07WZ1217326******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ1216126******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
10:00Mention07WZ0975526******Courtroom 01Breach criminal behaviour order
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
10:00Sentence07WZ0163526******Courtroom 01Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Plea07NZ1129426******Courtroom 01Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea07WZ1106426******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Heroin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Sentence07EZ1361026******Courtroom 01Common assault of an emergency worker; Common assault of an emergency worker; Common assault of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence07EZ0881426******Courtroom 01Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence07WZ0785826******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Bach JP, Ms Brewster JP, Miss Ellis JP, Mrs Hackett JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Courtroom 04 24 hearings · Before: Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
09:30First hearing07WZ0422926******Courtroom 04Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ0037126******Courtroom 04Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ1147025******Courtroom 04Concerned in supply of cocaine; Concerned in supply of heroin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ1845125******Courtroom 04Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Assault / ill-treat / neglect / abandon a child / young person to cause unnecessary suffering / injury; Intentional strangulation
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ1094425******Courtroom 04Handle stolen goods; Going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ0684426******Courtroom 04Concerned in supply of cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B - cannabis
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ0387326******Courtroom 04Concerned in supply of cocaine; Concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of Class B - cannabis; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ0803526******Courtroom 04Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ0107426******Courtroom 04Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
09:30First hearing07WZ0754226******Courtroom 04Racially / religiously aggravated harassment / alarm / distress by words / writing / behaviour; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1359926******Courtroom 04Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ0708626******Courtroom 04Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1105326******Courtroom 04In charge of a motor vehicle with proportion of specified controlled drug above specified limit; In charge of a motor vehicle with proportion of specified controlled drug above specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1359626******Courtroom 04Breach a sexual risk order / interim sexual risk order
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1365026******Courtroom 04Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1284226******Courtroom 04Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1395926******Courtroom 04Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1397526******Courtroom 04Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1386226******Courtroom 04Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ0906226******Courtroom 04Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1392526******Courtroom 04In charge of motor vehicle - alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07EZ1120726******Courtroom 04Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1231726******Courtroom 04Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
13:45First hearing07WZ1340626******Courtroom 04Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence; Aggravated vehicle taking - (initial taker) and vehicle damage under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Chester Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Cotton JP, Mrs Jones JP, Mrs Thomas JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 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.
Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 11 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 09:30
- Last 14:00
- UK time
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Courtroom 3 3 hearings
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Courtroom 4 7 hearings
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Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 13:30
- UK time
Courtroom 1 1 hearing
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Venue details
Opening times
Court open
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Counter open
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Contact
Telephone
Enquiries
Magistrates' Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
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Building facilities
- No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available as follows: 1) Cuppin Street Car Park 2) Little Roodee Car Park, off Grosvenor Road on Castle Drive
- Disabled access
Disabled access, toilet facilities and an accessible lift are available.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court office by telephone or email if necessary.
- Security arch
For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
- Lift
Lifts are available in this building to access all floors. Lifts can be used in the event of a fire evacuation so please make security or an usher aware of any mobility issues and assistance required in the event of an emergency evacuation.
- Public toilets
Public toilets are available in the ground floor public waiting area.
- Disabled toilet
An accessible toilet is available in the ground floor public waiting area.
- Refreshments
Drinking water is available on the first floor, please bring your own re-usable bottle.
- Interview room
Five interview rooms are available at this court.
- Waiting Room
Public waiting areas are available on the ground and first floor. There is a separate waiting area on the ground floor for witnesses.
- Baby changing facility
A breastfeeding room can be made available upon request.
- Prayer / Quiet room
A prayer mat is available. Please report to security who will find a suitable room.
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). For queries please contact CheshireVirtualHearings@justice.gov.uk.
- Wireless network connection
Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Access via PCU or GovWifi.
- Witness service
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- Benefits
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What this court deals with
Chester Magistrates' Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Where can I find the hearing list for Chester Magistrates' Court?
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What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
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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.
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