Bournemouth Crown Court Listings - Daily Court Listings

Access up-to-date Bournemouth Crown Court listings on a single page. Our daily schedule pulls together every hearing taking place at the Bournemouth Combined Court Centre on Deansleigh Road, so defendants, witnesses, solicitors, journalists and members of the public can plan their visit, track a case, or follow sentencing outcomes without trawling through fragmented HMCTS feeds. Lists cover trials, sentencing hearings, plea and trial preparation hearings (PTPH), pre-trial reviews, appeals from Poole and Weymouth Magistrates' Court, and committals from across Dorset following the 2016 closure of Dorchester Crown Court.

Whether you are checking crown court bournemouth hearings scheduled for tomorrow, reviewing Bournemouth Crown Court cases this week, or searching for recent Bournemouth Crown Court cases results, this page is refreshed throughout the day. Cause lists are sourced under the Open Justice principle from HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the XHIBIT live court status feed, then displayed in plain English with courtroom numbers, judge listings, and listed start times.

Court Location, Address & Contact Details

Court name: Bournemouth Crown Court (Bournemouth Combined Court Centre)
Address: Courts of Justice, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DS
Main switchboard: 01202 502800 (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm)
Criminal enquiries: 01202 502 836
Listing enquiries: 01202 502 831
Email: [email protected]
Jury service line: 07583 675059
Witness Service: 0300 332 1129
DX: 98400 Bournemouth 4

Opening Times

Court building open: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Public counter: urgent enquiries only, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Restaurant on site: 8:00am to 3:00pm (hot and cold food)
Closed weekends and public holidays

How to Get to Bournemouth Crown Court

The Combined Court Centre sits just east of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, about three miles east of Bournemouth town centre, with easy access from the A338 Wessex Way and Castle Lane East.

By train

The nearest mainline station is Pokesdown for Bournemouth (around 1.2 miles) on the South Western Railway line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Bournemouth Central station (2.5 miles) offers more frequent direct services from Waterloo, Southampton Central and Poole.

By bus

Morebus and Yellow Buses serve Castle Lane and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital stops, both within a 5-minute walk of the courthouse. Useful routes include the 1a, 1b, 1c, 4, 5, 5a, 33, m1, m2 and X3, with the m1 running between Poole and Christchurch via the hospital.

By car

Free on-site public parking is provided at the court. Postcode BH7 7DS takes drivers directly to Deansleigh Road. Overflow parking is available at the adjacent Littledown Centre.

Cases Heard at Bournemouth Crown Court

Bournemouth Crown Court hears indictable-only and either-way criminal cases committed for trial or sentence from magistrates' courts across Dorset, including Poole, Weymouth and the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area. The Resident Judge is His Honour Judge William Mousley KC. Typical caseload includes:

Murder, manslaughter and attempted murder
Rape, sexual assault and historical sexual offences
Drug supply and importation (Class A and B)
Robbery, burglary and aggravated burglary
Grievous bodily harm (GBH) and serious assault
Fraud, money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearings
Firearms and offensive weapons offences
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Appeals against conviction or sentence from magistrates' courts

The same building also operates as Bournemouth and Poole County Court and Family Court, dealing with civil disputes, money claims, possession hearings, divorce, financial remedy and public/private law children's proceedings.

Building Facilities

16 interview/conference rooms for advocates and clients
Disabled access, accessible toilets and dedicated disabled parking
Hearing enhancement loops (by prior arrangement)
Assistance dogs welcome; Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards available
Baby-changing facilities in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
Security search and detector arch on entry — alert staff if you have a pacemaker
On-site restaurant and witness service waiting area

How to Use the Daily Cause List

Each Bournemouth Crown Court listing displays the defendant's surname, case reference, courtroom number, hearing type and the presiding judge. Lists are typically published the afternoon before a hearing and updated overnight. Floating trials and warned-list cases may move courtrooms at short notice — always confirm the courtroom on arrival via the daily noticeboard or the XHIBIT screens in the foyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bournemouth Crown Court located?

Bournemouth Crown Court is based at the Courts of Justice, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DS, next to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. It shares the building with Bournemouth and Poole County Court and Family Court.

How do I find today's cases at Bournemouth Crown Court?

Use the daily listings table above. Cases are grouped by courtroom and listed in the order they will be called. The list refreshes throughout the day to reflect adjournments, additions and sentencing outcomes.

Can I attend a hearing as a member of the public?

Yes. Crown Court hearings are open to the public under the principle of open justice, except where the judge has ordered reporting restrictions or a closed hearing (for example, in cases involving children or sensitive material). Arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow time for the security check.

Where can I find Bournemouth Crown Court sentencing results?

Sentencing outcomes appear on the daily court status feed once announced by the judge. Results are also added to our weekly archive so you can review Bournemouth Crown Court cases results from previous days.

Is there parking at Bournemouth Crown Court?

Yes — the court provides free public parking on site, with marked disabled bays close to the main entrance.

Which magistrates' courts send cases to Bournemouth Crown Court?

Cases are committed from Poole Magistrates' Court and Weymouth Magistrates' Court, covering the Dorset Local Justice Area. Since the closure of Dorchester Crown Court in September 2016, all Dorset Crown Court work is heard at Bournemouth.

What items are prohibited inside the court?

Knives, sharp objects, glass bottles, alcohol, drugs and any item that could be used as a weapon are not permitted. Mobile phones are allowed but must be switched to silent inside courtrooms.