Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court Listings

Kidderminster Magistrates' Court Daily Listings and Hearing Schedule

Kidderminster Magistrates' Court is located at Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QQ. Serving the Wyre Forest district and the wider West Mercia region, this court handles criminal cases, motoring offences, bankruptcy proceedings, housing disputes, money claims, and single justice procedure matters for communities across Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Herefordshire. Since centralisation changes, Kidderminster also acts as the sole venue for overnight remand hearings across all three counties, making it one of the busiest magistrates' courts in the West Midlands.

Types of Cases Heard at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court

The court deals with a broad range of summary and either-way offences. Criminal cases heard here include assault, theft, criminal damage, public order offences, and drug-related charges. Kidderminster Magistrates' Court is also a key venue for motoring offences across the West Mercia policing area, regularly handling drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, speeding, driving without insurance, careless driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, and mobile phone use while driving. Beyond criminal matters, the court hears bankruptcy petitions, housing possession cases, council tax liability orders, and social security tribunal appeals held within the same building.

Opening Hours, Contact Details, and Facilities

Kidderminster Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no counter service available at the court building itself. Written correspondence should be directed to Worcester Justice Centre, Castle Street, Worcester, WR1 3QZ. For telephone enquiries, call 0330 808 4407 during office hours. Criminal enquiries and listing questions can be emailed to [email protected], while general crime customer service queries go to [email protected]. The building offers wheelchair access, accessible toilets, hearing loop systems, and large-print forms on request — contact the court before your hearing date on 0330 808 4407 to arrange any additional support.

Getting to Kidderminster Magistrates' Court

The court is extremely well connected by rail. Kidderminster Railway Station is approximately 200 metres away — roughly a two-minute walk. Exit the station, continue down Comberton Hill, and take the first major left turn onto Comberton Place. The court building is directly ahead. Kidderminster station has frequent services to Birmingham New Street, Worcester, and Stourbridge. By bus, routes 133, 134, 13B, 15B, and 300 all stop on Comberton Hill within a short walk of the venue. For those travelling by car from the M5, take Junction 4 for Stourbridge (A491), then follow signs for Kidderminster via the A456 until the junction with the A449, turn left and then right onto the A448 (Comberton Hill). There is no on-site parking, but a large pay-and-display car park is situated directly opposite the court building. The town centre is about five minutes on foot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time are court listings published for Kidderminster?

Daily hearing lists for Kidderminster Magistrates' Court are typically published on the afternoon before the hearing date. If a list has not appeared by 5:00 pm, contact the court directly. Schedules can change at short notice, so check again on the morning of the hearing.

How early should I arrive at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled hearing time. All visitors must pass through security screening on entry, and multiple cases are often listed at the same start time, so waiting periods can be significant. Bring food and drink in plastic bottles or unopened cans, as refreshment facilities inside the building are limited.

Which other courts serve the Worcestershire area?

If your case falls within the broader Worcestershire jurisdiction, hearings may also be scheduled at Redditch Magistrates' Court or Worcester Magistrates' Court, depending on the nature of the offence and court availability.