Worthing Magistrates' Court listings today. View daily case schedules, hearing times, and courtroom details at The Law Courts, Christchurch Road, Worthing.
Daily Listings Summary for Worthing Magistrates' Court
The official court schedule for Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 comprises a total of 31 cases listed for hearing at Worthing Magistrates' Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 01, 02.
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.
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Worthing Magistrates' Court, located at The Law Courts on Christchurch Road in the heart of Worthing, West Sussex, handles a wide range of criminal and summary cases for the local area. The court serves the Borough of Worthing and surrounding parts of West Sussex, hearing matters that include motoring offences, theft, assault, public order offences, and cases referred through the Single Justice Procedure. If you have been summonsed to appear or are checking a hearing on behalf of a defendant, the daily listings above are updated regularly to reflect scheduled proceedings, courtroom allocations, and hearing times.
Court Location, Opening Hours, and Contact Details
The court building sits on Christchurch Road, Worthing, BN11 1JE, within walking distance of Worthing town centre and the seafront. It is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. For general magistrates' court enquiries, you can contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 03308 084 407 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Saturday, 8am to 2pm). Queries relating to Single Justice Procedure cases should be directed to 0300 303 0656. Written correspondence for administrative matters should be sent to the Sussex Magistrates' Court Administration Centre, Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0LG. The email address for local administrative queries is [email protected], while requests to appear by video link can be made via [email protected].
Getting to Worthing Magistrates' Court
The court is well connected by public transport. Worthing railway station, served by Southern Rail services from Brighton, Chichester, and London Victoria, is approximately a 10-minute walk north of the court via Chapel Road and Christchurch Road. Several local bus routes stop along Chapel Road and Worthing town centre, providing connections from Lancing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Littlehampton, and Durrington. There is no on-site parking at the court, but paid off-street parking is available within 500 metres, including multi-storey car parks in the town centre such as the Buckingham Road and High Street car parks.
Types of Cases Heard
Worthing Magistrates' Court primarily deals with summary criminal offences and either-way offences at the initial hearing stage. Common case types listed at this court include:
- Drink driving, speeding, and other road traffic offences
- Common assault and actual bodily harm (ABH)
- Shoplifting, criminal damage, and low-level theft
- Public order offences under the Public Order Act 1986
- Breach of community orders and bail conditions
- Single Justice Procedure notices for minor offences such as TV licence evasion and rail fare evasion
More serious indictable offences are typically sent to the Crown Court. Cases from the Worthing area that proceed to Crown Court trial are usually transferred to Lewes Crown Court or Portsmouth Combined Court.
Building Facilities and Accessibility
The Law Courts building provides level access at the entrance and throughout all floors, with lifts available to reach every level. Courtrooms are accessible at floor level. A portable hearing enhancement system is available by prior arrangement — contact the court in advance to confirm your requirements. Assistance dogs are welcomed throughout the building, and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards are available on request from court staff. Interview rooms are available for use by solicitors and legal representatives attending hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do hearings start at Worthing Magistrates' Court?
Morning sessions typically commence at 10:00am, with afternoon sessions starting at 2:00pm. Exact times vary by courtroom and case — check the daily listings above for specific hearing schedules.
Can I attend a hearing by video link at Worthing Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Requests to appear by Cloud Video Platform (CVP) should be emailed to [email protected] in advance of your hearing date.
Where are cases sent if they go to Crown Court from Worthing?
Indictable and either-way offences committed to Crown Court from Worthing are generally listed at Lewes Crown Court. In some instances, cases may also be sent to Portsmouth Combined Court.
Is there parking available at the court?
There is no parking on site. Paid public car parks are located within 500 metres of the court building, including options on Buckingham Road and High Street in Worthing town centre.
If you are looking for magistrates' court listings at nearby courts in Sussex, you can also view today's cases at Brighton Magistrates' Court or Crawley Magistrates' Court.
