Bodmin Magistrates’ Court Listings

About Bodmin Magistrates Court

Bodmin Magistrates Court is Cornwall's primary magistrates court, situated on Launceston Road, Bodmin, PL31 2AL. As the county town of Cornwall, Bodmin has served as the judicial heart of the region for centuries — the court building reflects its longstanding role in administering local justice for communities across East Cornwall, including areas such as Wadebridge, Camelford, Liskeard, and Launceston. The court operates under His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and is part of the Devon and Cornwall magistrates court cluster.

The court handles a wide range of criminal and civil proceedings for the people of Cornwall. Whether you are a defendant, legal professional, journalist, or concerned member of the public, this page provides access to the daily and weekly listings published via CourtServe — the official platform used by HMCTS to publish magistrates court lists across England and Wales.

Cases Heard at Bodmin Magistrates Court

Bodmin Magistrates Court deals with the majority of criminal matters arising in East and North Cornwall. The types of cases typically heard include:

• Summary offences — minor road traffic violations, minor assaults, public order offences, and low-level drug possession
• Either-way offences — theft, criminal damage, fraud, and driving offences that may be sent to the Crown Court if serious enough
• Indictable-only offences — serious crimes such as murder or rape are heard initially at Bodmin before being sent to Truro Crown Court for trial
• Licensing and regulatory matters — alcohol and entertainment licensing hearings for businesses in the Cornwall area
• Civil enforcement — council tax arrears, TV licence prosecutions, and related enforcement proceedings
• Youth court sittings — cases involving defendants under 18 are heard in a separate youth court (not published in public listings)

More serious cases originating in East Cornwall are often sent up to Truro Crown Court, which serves as the Crown Court venue for the entire county of Cornwall.

Court Listings: How to Access Bodmin Magistrates Hearings

Daily court listings for Bodmin Magistrates Court are published on courtslistings.co.uk. Lists are typically published at the end of each day for the following day's hearings. Monday lists (and any Saturday sittings) are released on the preceding Friday. Each published listing includes the defendant's full name, the prosecuting authority (e.g. Devon and Cornwall Police, Cornwall Council), the courtroom assigned, the scheduled hearing time, and the case reference number.

Listings for cases involving under-18 defendants or overnight custody matters are not published publicly. If you need information on these cases, you should contact the court directly on 01208 262 700 or via email at [email protected].

What the Listings Contain

• Defendant's full name
• Case number and courtroom
• Scheduled hearing time
• Prosecuting body (e.g. Devon & Cornwall Police, DVLA, TV Licensing)
• Type of hearing (trial, plea, sentencing, remand, etc.)

Court Contact Details & Opening Hours

Getting to Bodmin Magistrates Court

Bodmin Magistrates Court is located on Launceston Road on the eastern edge of Bodmin town centre. The court is accessible by public transport via Go Cornwall Bus, which runs an hourly service from Bodmin Parkway railway station directly to the Magistrates' Court stop. The journey takes approximately 11 minutes and tickets cost around £2. For timetables and real-time updates, call Go Cornwall Bus on 0808 196 2632.

Bodmin Parkway is on the main London Paddington to Penzance line, making the court accessible from across Cornwall and from further afield. If you are travelling by road, the court is located close to the A30, Cornwall's primary trunk road, with parking available nearby in Bodmin town centre.

Support Services at Bodmin Magistrates Court

CASS+ (Court and Assessment Support Service) operates an advice and support office inside Bodmin Magistrates Court, available on Thursdays and Fridays, 9:15am to 4:30pm. CASS+ provides free, confidential support to victims, witnesses, and others involved in court proceedings across Devon and Cornwall. You can contact the Bodmin CASS+ office on 01208 78003 or mobile 07949 455443.

If you require support in relation to a court case being heard elsewhere in the South West, you may also find our listings page for Exeter Magistrates Court useful, which covers proceedings in the wider Devon and Cornwall HMCTS cluster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Bodmin Magistrates Court open?

The court building is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Telephone enquiries are answered from 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays.

When are the Bodmin court listings published?

Listings are published at the end of each working day for the following day's hearings. Friday's publication includes the Monday list. Lists are available free of charge on CourtServe for one day.

How do I find out if my case is listed at Bodmin Magistrates Court?

You can check the daily listings published on this page or via CourtServe. Alternatively, contact the court directly on 01208 262 700 with your case reference number.

Can I watch a hearing at Bodmin Magistrates Court?

Yes. Magistrates court hearings are generally open to the public. You may attend any scheduled hearing during court hours by visiting Launceston Road, Bodmin, PL31 2AL. Some hearings involving children or sensitive matters may be held in private.

Which police force brings cases to Bodmin Magistrates Court?

The majority of criminal prosecutions at Bodmin are brought by Devon and Cornwall Police. Other prosecuting authorities include Cornwall Council, DVLA, HMRC, TV Licensing, and the DWP.

What happens if my case is too serious for Bodmin Magistrates Court?

Indictable-only offences and more serious either-way offences will be sent to Truro Crown Court, located at Edward Square, Truro, TR1 2PB, which handles all Crown Court matters for Cornwall.