Magistrates' Court · Yorkshire and the Humber
York Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Law Courts, Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RE
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
Updated by HMCTS (opens in a new tab): . We last checked: .
- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 2 hearings · Before: Mr Arthur JP, Mr Fielding JP, Ms Smith JP
- 10:00Plea******
Owner / person in charge of dog dangerously out of control causing injury
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mr Arthur JP, Mr Fielding JP, Ms Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-YH
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 14:00Further Case Management******
Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mr Arthur JP, Mr Fielding JP, Ms Smith JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-YH
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 2 hearings
- 10:00Sentence******
In charge of motor vehicle - alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-TCBH
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 14:00First hearing******
Drunk in charge of a child under the age of seven years; Application to vary bail conditions imposed by police
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-YH
- 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 Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 3 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 99 3 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 99
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 99
- 14:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 99
First names are masked: defendants appear as ******, or ****** SURNAME where the list gives one. Lists can change at short notice, so check the official list before you travel.
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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:
- York Crown Court – York Crown Court, The Castle, York, YO1 9WZ (0.2 km away)
- York County Court and Family Court – Piccadilly House, 55 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9WL (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
- Disabled access
Disabled Access to Ground floor Courtrooms via lift to the rear of the building. Please notify the Court of your attendance in advance as the lift requires staff assisstance.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
- Lift
The Maximum load for the new lift is for wheelchair loads up to 320 KG
- Public toilets
Public toilets.
- Interview room
There are 5 private interview rooms available.
- Waiting Room
Public Waiting Room.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facility available.
- Prayer / Quiet room
Prayer/Quiet Room available.
- Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
- Witness service
- First Aid
Trained first aider on site.
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Single justice procedure
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What this court deals with
York Magistrates' Court and Family Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for York 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 York 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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