Magistrates' Court · East of England
Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court
Stuart Street, Luton, LU1 5BL
Hearing lists
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 12 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 2 hearings · Before: Mr Bloomfield JP, Mrs Brown JP, Mr Sabugueiro JP
- 10:00Bail Variation Application******
Stalking without fear / alarm / distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mr Bloomfield JP, Mrs Brown JP, Mr Sabugueiro JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- An application to change the conditions of a defendant’s bail.
- 10:00Bail Variation Application******
Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mr Bloomfield JP, Mrs Brown JP, Mr Sabugueiro JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- An application to change the conditions of a defendant’s bail.
Courtroom 02 7 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Driver of a vehicle fail to stop after a road accident; Driver of a vehicle involved in a road accident fail to report that accident
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - manned equipment
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Use a vehicle on a road when the gross / axle weight as shown on the manufacturers plate was equalled / exceeded
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Use a motor vehicle on a road fail to maintain lamps / reflectors / rear markings / devices in working order / clean; Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence; Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- AVSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 03 3 hearings · Before: District Judge (MC) McDonagh
- 10:00Trial******
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Common assault; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- District Judge (MC) McDonagh
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Assault by beating; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- District Judge (MC) McDonagh
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- District Judge (MC) McDonagh
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 7 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 2 2 hearings
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 2
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 2
Courtroom 3 2 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 3
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 3
Courtroom 5 3 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
Magistrates Public List
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- 29 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 1 hearing · Before: Mrs Geary JP, Mr Graham JP, Mr Smith JP
- 10:00Mention******
Assault by beating of an emergency worker; Criminal damage to property valued under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Geary JP, Mr Graham JP, Mr Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
Courtroom 02 13 hearings · Before: District Judge (MC) Fudge
- 10:00Sentence******
Theft - other - including theft by finding; Going equipped for theft - not motor vehicle; Theft - other - including theft by finding
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
Going equipped for theft - not motor vehicle; Theft - other - including theft by finding
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
Drunk and disorderly in a public place; Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
Threat to damage / destroy property; Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
In charge of motor vehicle - alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
Threats to kill; Possess an offensive weapon in a public place
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00Sentence******
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- TVPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00Sentence******
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00Sentence******
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00Sentence******
Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00Sentence******
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Fudge
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Courtroom 05 15 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required; Exceed a 50 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Exceed a 30 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required; Exceed a 30 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Exceed a 30 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - automatic camera device
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Prosecutor
- BEDSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 1 hearing
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 28 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 5 28 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 11:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 11:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 11:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 5
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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:
- Luton Crown Court – 7 George Street, Luton, LU1 2AA (0.4 km away)
- Luton Justice Centre – Luton Justice Centre, Floors 4 & 5, Arndale House, Luton Point, Luton, LU1 2EN (0.4 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
- Parking
There are 4 car park spaces in the Court House front car park for Blue Badge holders. Access is via the intercom to Security at the entrance to it in Buxton Road. The nearest Public Car parks for all other users are: Dunstable Place, Luton LU1 2QT and Chapel Viaduct Car Park 1, Stuart Street LU1 5FA
- Disabled access
This Building has level access to the building entrance (which is to the right of the main entrance). There is a lift to the 1st Floor and level access into court Rooms 1,2, 3 & 4. There is a stair lift to Courts 5 & 6.
- 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. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
- Lift
A lift is available in this building to access the 1st floor.
- Public toilets
Are available on the 1st floor. Disabled toilets are available on the ground floor and 1st floor.
- Refreshments
There are hot and cold drinks and snacks vending machines on the 1st floor. Chilled Water is available in all public waiting areas on both floors and the Witness area.
- Interview room
There are 5 interview Rooms on the 1st Floor.
- Baby changing facility
Baby Changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the 1st floor.
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available for Professional Users only by appointment
- Witness service
This location handles
- Crime
- Domestic abuse
- Single justice procedure
- Benefits
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What this court deals with
Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Help and support
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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 Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' 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 Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' 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.
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