Family Court · East of England
St Albans Magistrates' Court
The Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St. Albans, AL1 3LB
Hearing lists
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 8 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 09:15
- Last 14:00
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Courtroom 1 1 hearing
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Courtroom 5 7 hearings
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Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 3 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 09:15
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 5 3 hearings
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Magistrates Public List
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- 24 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 3 hearings
10:00Trial41B21153226******Courtroom 01Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty; Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial41B21012725******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial41B22123324******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 02 4 hearings · Before: Mr Clarke JP, Miss Kay JP, Mr Shults JP
10:00Trial93JD0894225******Courtroom 02Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Clarke JP, Miss Kay JP, Mr Shults JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial41B22176425******Courtroom 02Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Clarke JP, Miss Kay JP, Mr Shults JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial41B21337326******Courtroom 02Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Driver of a vehicle fail to stop after a road accident
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Clarke JP, Miss Kay JP, Mr Shults JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial41CT1357226******Courtroom 02Drive / stop a vehicle on motorway central reservation / verge
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Clarke JP, Miss Kay JP, Mr Shults JP
- Prosecutor
- HERTPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 05 17 hearings · Before: Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
10:00Plea41B21844926******Courtroom 05Use 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
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea41B21611726******Courtroom 05Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea41B21832926******Courtroom 05Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea41B21827426******Courtroom 05Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea40AD1435126******Courtroom 05Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea41B22276125******Courtroom 05Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Wound / inflict grievous bodily harm without intent
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea41B21884926******Courtroom 05Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea41B21760126******Courtroom 05Individual fail to comply with a community protection notice
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Hearing41B21453426******Courtroom 05Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Keep a vehicle when registration mark fails to conform with the regulations
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
10:00Sentence41B21655126******Courtroom 05Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence41B22288124******Courtroom 05Assault by beating; Threaten a person with an offensive weapon / bladed article / corrosive substance in a private place
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Plea41B21074925******Courtroom 05Theft from a motor vehicle; Burglary other than dwelling - theft; Aggravated vehicle taking - (driver did not take) and vehicle damage under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Mention41B21993426******Courtroom 05Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction; Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
14:00Mention41B21587726******Courtroom 05Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction; Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction; Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction; Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
14:00Mention & Fix41B21268324******Courtroom 05Drive whilst disqualified; Driver fail to produce certificate of insurance to PC after accident/suspected offence; Drive a motor vehicle dangerously
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
14:00Plea41B21127826******Courtroom 05Fail to comply with requirement to provide name and address under Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Plea41B21858926******Courtroom 05Going equipped for theft - not motor vehicle
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 05
- Building
- Sitting at St Albans Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Cookman JP, Mr Lawson JP, Mr Rowlands JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 4 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 09:15
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 4 1 hearing
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Courtroom 5 3 hearings
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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 09:15
- Last 09:15
- UK time
Courtroom 5 2 hearings
09:152600017957******Courtroom 5
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- Courtroom 5
09:152600018414******Courtroom 5
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- 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:
- St Albans Crown Court – Bricket Road, St. Albans, AL1 3JW (0.1 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
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
Contact
Telephone
Enquiries
Magistrates' Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
Single Justice Service
Single Justice Service Centre - If your query relates to a Singles Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Payments
from 9am to 5pm
Witness service
Enquiries
Magistrates’ Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre
Enquiries
Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case
Building facilities
- Parking
No parking facilities on site. Nearest parking is: 1) Bricket Road 2) Drovers Way 3) London Road
- Disabled access
This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing Loop
This Court has loop hearing facilities.
- 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 only, at present.
- Public toilets
Available on the Ground and Lower Ground Floor but not the 1st Floor
- Disabled toilet
Available on the ground floor only
- Refreshments
– A Tea Bar is available Mon – Thurs 9.30am – 3.30pm and Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm. There is a cold drinks vending machine on the ground floor. Chilled Water is available in Witness Rooms and public areas on all 3 floors.
- Interview room
This Court has private interview rooms available. 3 on the 1st Floor and 5 on the Ground floor.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the disabled toilet
- Prayer / Quiet room
A quiet Room for prayer and contemplation, please see Security
- 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
Scammers sometimes imitate court phone numbers: never pay anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
What this court deals with
St Albans Magistrates' Court is classed as: Family Court.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for St Albans 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 St Albans Magistrates' Court.
Can I watch a hearing?
Many tribunal and family hearings are private or restricted. Check the official list and contact the venue before travelling.
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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