Birmingham Magistrates’ Court Listings

Birmingham Magistrates Court Daily Listings – Victoria Law Courts

Birmingham Magistrates' Court, located at Victoria Law Courts, Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6QA, is one of the busiest magistrates' courts in England and Wales. Serving a city of over one million residents, it processes thousands of criminal hearings every year — from minor traffic offences and motoring prosecutions to more serious indictable matters committed up to the Crown Court. Our Birmingham magistrates court listings are updated daily, giving defendants, legal professionals, witnesses, and members of the public easy access to today's scheduled hearings, case numbers, courtroom assignments, and hearing times.

How to Read Birmingham Magistrates Court Listings

Each daily listing for Birmingham Magistrates' Court contains key details about every scheduled hearing, published in line with HMCTS open justice principles. Understanding these listings helps you prepare for your court appearance or track a case.

>Defendant's full name – the individual listed for hearing on that day

>Prosecuting authority – typically West Midlands Police or another authorised body such as the DVLA or TV Licensing

>Courtroom number – the specific room within Victoria Law Courts where the case will be heard

>Time listed – when the case is scheduled to begin (usually from 9:30am)

>Case reference number – the unique identifier for tracking the case through the system

Note: Cases involving youth defendants and overnight custody hearings are not included in published public listings. You can contact the court directly for information on these cases.

Types of Cases Heard at Birmingham Magistrates' Court

As a first-tier criminal court, Birmingham Magistrates' Court deals with a wide spectrum of offences across all categories. All criminal proceedings in England and Wales begin in a magistrates' court, and Birmingham is no exception given its large urban jurisdiction covering the wider West Midlands area.

>Summary-only offences – including speeding, driving without insurance, minor assaults, and public order offences that are tried and sentenced at magistrates' level

>Either-way offences – such as theft, fraud, and drug possession, which can be heard at magistrates' court or committed to Birmingham Crown Court depending on severity

>Indictable-only offences – serious crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery; the magistrates' court handles the first hearing before committing the case upward

>Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases – fixed-penalty and low-level motoring offences decided by a single magistrate without a full hearing

>Remand hearings – bail and custody decisions, which may take place on Saturdays in addition to regular weekday sittings

Opening Times & Contact Details

If you have a case listed at Birmingham Magistrates' Court or need to make an enquiry, the court is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays). The public counter is open 9am to 1:30pm for in-person services. Saturday sittings occur for remand hearings only and are not available for counter services.

Telephone & Email Contacts

>General Enquiries (Magistrates' Court): 0330 808 4407 — Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Saturday 8am to 2pm

>Fines Enquiries: 0300 123 9252 — 8am to 5pm

>Witness Service: 0300 332 1000

>Single Justice Service Centre: 0300 303 0656 — Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

>General Email: [email protected]

>Fines Email: [email protected]

>Disability & Accessibility Assistance: 0330 808 4407

Getting to Victoria Law Courts, Birmingham

Victoria Law Courts sits in the heart of Birmingham city centre, making it accessible by multiple modes of public transport. Whether you're travelling as a defendant, witness, legal professional, or observer, the court is straightforward to reach from across the West Midlands region.

By Train

Three major stations serve the court within easy walking distance: Birmingham New Street (approx. 10-minute walk), Birmingham Moor Street, and Birmingham Snow Hill. All three are connected to the national rail network and West Midlands Trains services.

By Bus

Multiple bus services stop directly outside or adjacent to Victoria Law Courts on Corporation Street. Services include routes XF1, 22, 51, 907, 907A, 934, 935, 936, 937, 937A, and 997, connecting the court to suburbs across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

By Car & Parking

There is no dedicated on-site parking at Victoria Law Courts. The nearest public car park is located at Dalton Street, B4 7LX, a short walk from the court building. Disabled Blue Badge holders should contact the court on 0330 808 4407 in advance of their attendance.

Frequently Asked Questions – Birmingham Magistrates Court Listings

When are Birmingham Magistrates Court listings published?

Daily court listings are published the evening before each sitting day. Monday listings (and Saturday listings where applicable) are published on Friday evenings. Lists remain available for one day and are accessible via HMCTS-approved platforms including this site.

Can I check who is in Birmingham Magistrates Court today?

Yes. Public listings display defendant names, the prosecuting authority, the courtroom, the hearing time, and the case number. Cases involving children and overnight custody arrivals are not published, but all other scheduled hearings appear in the daily list.

Is Birmingham Magistrates Court the same as Birmingham Crown Court?

No. They are two separate courts with different jurisdictions. Birmingham Magistrates' Court at Victoria Law Courts handles the majority of criminal cases, including first hearings for all offences. More serious cases are committed to Birmingham Crown Court, which sits at the Priory Courts on Bull Street and deals with trials by jury and complex sentencing matters.

What is the postcode for Birmingham Magistrates Court?

The full address is: Victoria Law Courts, Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6QA.

Does Birmingham Magistrates Court sit on Saturdays?

Yes, in limited circumstances. Saturday sittings take place for remand hearings — typically where a defendant has been held overnight from Friday. These are not full court sittings and counter services are not available on Saturdays.