Chelmsford Crown Court Listings

Chelmsford Crown Court Listings

Chelmsford Crown Court listings, sentencing results & hearings today. New Street CM1 1EL contact details, opening times, parking and transport links.

Court Listings for Today

Friday, 14th August 2026

29 Cases Listed

Daily Listings Summary for Chelmsford Crown Court

On Friday, 14th August 2026, Chelmsford Crown Court has 29 cases entered on its published schedule.

Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 12:30, 15:00.

Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.

Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.

Chelmsford Crown Court is scheduled to hear a case at 15:00 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 3. The listing records the defendant as ******, Weldegebril, bearing case reference number 423593125. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 5. The court schedule names *******, Nathan in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 421051626.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 6. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Sylvester, bearing case reference number 421224324. Judges in the Crown Court pass sentence in line with guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.
The hearing is due to get under way at 12:30 in court 1. This hearing concerns ****, Sharratt, bearing case reference number 422242825. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
Listed at 12:30, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 3. Appearing before the court in this matter is ********, Jonathan, bearing case reference number 20260126.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 7. The individual answering to this matter is ********, Adrian, bearing case reference number 421602526. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 5. The person due before the court is *******, Stuart, bearing case reference number 421535125. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 3. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Harun, bearing case reference number 422611626.
Listed at 12:30, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 1. The listing records the defendant as ******, Phillip, bearing case reference number 422436725. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 3. The court schedule names ****, Ben in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 422653124. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 7. Named on today's list for this case is *******, Sam, bearing case reference number 421496424.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 1. This hearing concerns ****, Liam, bearing case reference number 422259625. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 7. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Eliyas, bearing case reference number 421721326. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 5. The individual answering to this matter is ****, Pedro, bearing case reference number 421504126.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 5. The person due before the court is *******, Nathan, bearing case reference number 423147925. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 1. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Khai, bearing case reference number 421503325. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 5. The listing records the defendant as ******, Ronald, bearing case reference number 423021223.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 3. The court schedule names *****, Terence in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 20237041. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 5. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Ravinder, bearing case reference number 421283924. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 7. This hearing concerns *********, Ronald, bearing case reference number 423441825.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 3. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Derek, bearing case reference number 422597926. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 3. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Iain, bearing case reference number 422597926. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 7. The person due before the court is *******, Mark, bearing case reference number 423275125.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 7. The defendant named in this listing is ********, Adrian, bearing case reference number 421356621. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 5. The listing records the defendant as *******, Nathan, bearing case reference number 422915125. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
The hearing is due to get under way at 15:00 in court 1. The court schedule names ********, Jermaine in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 422259625.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 1. Named on today's list for this case is ****, Georgina, bearing case reference number 422193526. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
The hearing is due to get under way at 12:30 in court 1. This hearing concerns *****, Bilal, bearing case reference number 422947323. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
Listed at 15:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 7. Appearing before the court in this matter is **********, Adam, bearing case reference number 422413223.
⚠️ Important Notice: Court listings are subject to change at short notice. Hearing times may be amended by the court. Please verify all details with the court directly before attending.

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Chelmsford Crown Court Listings, Sentencing Results & Hearings Today

Chelmsford Crown Court is the principal criminal court for Essex, sitting on New Street in the centre of Chelmsford. This page brings together the daily court list for Chelmsford Crown Court, sentencing results, the warned list and details of hearings taking place today, alongside the practical information visitors, defendants, witnesses and legal professionals need before attending. Whether you are checking which cases are being heard, searching for a sentencing outcome, or planning your journey to the courthouse, you will find the listings and court information for Chelmsford in one place.

As a Crown Court centre, Chelmsford deals with the most serious criminal matters in the county. Cases are sent here from the magistrates' courts across Essex, including trials on indictment, sentencing hearings committed for serious offences, and appeals against decisions made in the magistrates' court. The court hears charges such as murder, manslaughter, grievous bodily harm, robbery, rape and other serious sexual offences, large-scale drug supply, fraud and other indictable offences. Trials are heard before a judge and jury, while sentencing, plea hearings and appeals are dealt with by a Circuit Judge or Recorder.

Chelmsford Crown Court Daily Listings & Warned List

The Chelmsford Crown Court daily cause list sets out the cases scheduled for each courtroom, the judge presiding, the type of hearing and the time it is listed. The court's daily status is updated from mid-morning each working day as cases are called on, adjourned or concluded, so listings can change throughout the day. The warned list shows cases that are ready to be tried and may be called into a courtroom at short notice once one becomes available.

  • Daily cause list – cases listed for hearing today across all courtrooms
  • Sentencing list – defendants appearing for sentence following conviction or guilty plea
  • Warned list – trials placed on standby awaiting a free courtroom
  • For trial / for mention / for appeal – the stage and purpose of each hearing

Sentencing Results at Chelmsford Crown Court

Sentencing outcomes from Chelmsford Crown Court are among the most searched-for court records in Essex. After a defendant is convicted or enters a guilty plea, the judge passes sentence, which may include imprisonment, a suspended sentence, a community order, a fine or a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Reporters and members of the public regularly follow Chelmsford Crown Court sentencing today to track the results of high-profile Essex cases. Because reporting restrictions apply to certain cases, not every result is published immediately.

Visiting Chelmsford Crown Court: Location & Contact Details

The courthouse stands on New Street, a short walk north of Chelmsford High Street and the city's railway and bus stations. The current building opened in 1982, designed by the Property Services Agency in a modernist style and built in brown brick at a cost of £5.6 million. Before then, criminal hearings in Chelmsford were held at the Georgian Shire Hall on Tindal Square, which served the town as a courthouse from 1791 until the courts relocated to New Street. Chelmsford's role as a centre of justice in Essex stretches back centuries, to the assize courts that once heard the county's most serious cases.

Court address and contact information

  • Address: Chelmsford Crown Court, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EL
  • Postal address: P.O. Box 9, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1EL
  • Telephone (enquiries): 01245 603 000 (9am to 5pm)
  • Witness Service: 0300 332 1000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Court open: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
  • Public counter: 10am to 2pm
  • Cases handled: Crime (indictable and either-way offences, sentencing and appeals)
  • Court location code: 414  |  DX: 97375 Chelmsford 3

Facilities and accessibility

  • Step-free disabled access and accessible toilet facilities
  • Hearing enhancement (induction loop) available by prior arrangement
  • Assistance dogs welcome and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards on request
  • Interview rooms and waiting areas for witnesses
  • Court and prison-to-court video link facilities (by prior arrangement)
  • Wi-Fi for professional court users
  • Interpreters can be arranged through the court

Getting to Chelmsford Crown Court

By train

Chelmsford railway station sits on the Great Eastern Main Line, with frequent direct services to London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. The court is roughly a 7 to 10 minute walk from the station via the city centre.

By bus

Chelmsford bus station is around 10 minutes' walk away. Several local services, including the 31, 351, X10 and X30, stop close to the court near the city centre.

By car and parking

If travelling by car, use postcode CM1 1EL for your sat nav. There is no public parking at the courthouse itself. The nearest car parks are:

  • High Chelmer Multi-Storey Car Park (CM1 1LU)
  • Waterloo Road Car Park (CM1 1BD)
  • Townfield Street Car Park (CM1 1QJ)
  • Q-Park Meadows, Baddow Road (24/7, EV charging and disabled bays)

Frequently Asked Questions

What cases are heard at Chelmsford Crown Court?

Chelmsford Crown Court hears serious criminal cases sent from magistrates' courts in Essex, including trials before a judge and jury, sentencing for indictable offences, and appeals against magistrates' court decisions. Offences range from violent and sexual crime to drug supply, robbery and fraud.

How do I find out who is in court at Chelmsford today?

The daily cause list shows the cases listed at Chelmsford Crown Court for the day, including the courtroom, judge and hearing type. The list is updated through the morning as cases are called on, so check back for the latest status of hearings today.

Where can I find Chelmsford Crown Court sentencing results?

Sentencing outcomes appear after a defendant is convicted or pleads guilty and the judge passes sentence. You can follow sentencing today through the court's listings, though reporting restrictions may delay or limit publication of some results.

What are the opening hours of Chelmsford Crown Court?

The court is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, with the public counter open between 10am and 2pm. Telephone enquiries are answered from 9am to 5pm on 01245 603 000.

Is there parking at Chelmsford Crown Court?

There is no on-site public parking. The closest options are High Chelmer Multi-Storey (CM1 1LU), Waterloo Road (CM1 1BD) and Townfield Street (CM1 1QJ) car parks, all within a short walk of New Street.