Magistrates' Court · North West
Sefton Magistrates' Court
29 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3XX
Hearing lists
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 8 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
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Magistrates Public List
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- 28 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
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- Last 14:00
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Courtroom 01 5 hearings
- 10:00Trial******Courtroom 01
Fail to co-operate with a preliminary test - motor vehicle offence; Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
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- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******Courtroom 01
Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Burglary dwelling - with intent to steal
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- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 01
Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
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- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Sentence******Courtroom 01
Speeding - exceed 20 mph on restricted road in Wales - automatic camera device
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- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- NWPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 01
Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence
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- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- MERSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 03 6 hearings · Before: Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- 10:00Trial******Courtroom 03
Common assault; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
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- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******Courtroom 03
Theft from a shop; Fraud by false representation - Fraud Act 2006
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- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Sentence******Courtroom 03
Fail to attend for / remain for duration of initial assessment following test for class A drug
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- Prosecutor
- MERSPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Application******Courtroom 03
Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Application within criminal proceedings
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- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing to decide a specific application made to the court.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 03
Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
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- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 03
Drunk and disorderly in a public place; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress
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- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Ms Hargreaves JP, Miss Nickson JP, Mr Waugh JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 04 17 hearings · Before: District Judge (MC) Boswell
- 09:45First hearing******Courtroom 04
Drive 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
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- Courtroom 04
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- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- 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.
- 09:45First hearing******Courtroom 04
Drunk and disorderly in a public place
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- 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.
- 09:45First hearing******Courtroom 04
Breach sexual harm prevention order; Breach sexual harm prevention order
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- 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.
- 10:00Mention - Defendant to Attend******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Assault by beating
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 10:00Sentence******Courtroom 04
Theft of pedal cycle; Burglary other than dwelling - theft
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00First hearing******Courtroom 04
Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- 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.
- 10:00Further Case Management******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
- 10:00Sentence******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Sentence******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Mention - Defendant to Attend******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop; Common assault; Common assault; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 10:00Bail Application******Courtroom 04
Assault by beating; Theft from the person of another; Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- 10:00Bail Application******Courtroom 04
Sexual assault on a male; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- MERSPF
- 10:00Mention******Courtroom 04
Assault by beating; Assault by beating; Application to vacate Magistrates' Court trial
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 04
Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******Courtroom 04
Theft from a shop; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Sentence******Courtroom 04
Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Boswell
- Prosecutor
- CPS-MC
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
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
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Courtroom 4 1 hearing
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Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 29 hearings
- 4 courtrooms
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Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 28 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
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Courtroom 30 21 hearings
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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 no parking facilities at this building, however there is a pay and display car park next to the court building.
- Disabled access
This court is wheelchair accessible. Lifts and toilets are available for disabled customers. If you have any condition that might restrict your ability to use the stairs or to exit the building in an emergency, please inform a member of staff or security so that arrangements can be made to ensure your prompt and safe evacuation from the building should such an emergency occur.
- Hidden disabilities
This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
- 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
Lifts are available in this building to access the first floor. A wheelchair lift is available between the ground and first floor for wheelchairs up to 72cm wide with a weight limit of 150kg.
- Public toilets
Public toilets are available on the first floor.
- Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first floor. Lifts are available to this floor.
- Refreshments
There are hot and cold drinks vending machines located in the first floor public waiting area.
- Interview room
Three interview rooms are available on the first floor. If you need to talk with a member of staff in private, please ask to use the private interview room next to the enquiry counter.
- Waiting Room
The building has a public waiting area on the first floor and a seperate witness waiting area. Please ask for details.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located in the ladies toilets on the first floor. For fathers needing access to this facility please contact a member of staff.
- Prayer / Quiet room
A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available.
- Video facilities
A video link/media room is available for vulnerable witnesses and victims and to view evidence. For queries please contact: 03308 084 407 or email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk.
- Wireless network connection
Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Posters are displayed on how to connect.
- Witness service
- Filming and venue hire
Please contact nationalsupportunit@justice.gov.uk for requests to hire this building for events/filming.
This location handles
- Crime
- Single justice procedure
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What this court deals with
Sefton Magistrates' Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Help and support
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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 Sefton 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 Sefton 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.
- Court information is based on HM Courts & Tribunals Service data. Used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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