View today's Sefton Magistrates' Court listings for Bootle, Merseyside. Check scheduled hearings, cases, and defendant information updated daily.
Daily Listings Summary for Sefton Magistrates' Court
The official court schedule for Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 comprises a total of 25 cases listed for hearing at Sefton Magistrates' Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 13:45, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
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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View Listings →Sefton Magistrates' Court: Daily Listings for Bootle, Merseyside
Sefton Magistrates' Court, officially known as South Sefton Magistrates' Court, is located at 29 Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3XX. It is the primary magistrates' court serving the Sefton borough — a metropolitan area in the Liverpool City Region covering towns including Bootle, Crosby, Southport, Formby, and Maghull. The court handles a significant volume of criminal cases for this densely populated coastal borough of over 270,000 residents, sitting within the wider Merseyside justice system alongside Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates' Court.
About Sefton Magistrates' Court
The Sefton Magistrates' Court building on Merton Road, Bootle, has served the local community for decades and is operated by His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) as part of the Cheshire and Merseyside justice cluster. The court sits within walking distance of Bootle New Strand shopping centre and is directly accessible from Bootle Oriel Road railway station on the Merseyrail network. Bus services including routes 54A, 58A, 60, 62, and 81 also connect the court to the wider Sefton area. For those driving, there is a 24-hour NCP car park available on Merton Road directly adjacent to the court building.
Opening Times & Contact Details
- Court open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
- Telephone enquiries: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (also Saturday 8:30am – 2pm)
- Counter open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm
- General crime enquiries: [email protected]
- Court support: [email protected]
- Phone: 03308 084 407 (Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Fines & payments: 01928 703 324 (Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre)
- Automated payment line: 0300 790 9901
- Witness service: 0300 332 1000
Cases Heard at Sefton Magistrates' Court
As a magistrates' court, Sefton handles the vast majority of all criminal cases that arise within the Sefton borough. Magistrates have jurisdiction over three broad categories of offences: summary-only offences (tried exclusively in the magistrates' court), either-way offences (triable either in the magistrates' court or Crown Court), and indictable-only offences that are sent up to Liverpool Crown Court for trial. Common cases heard at Sefton include:
- Road traffic offences — speeding, driving without insurance, drink-driving
- Minor assault and public order offences
- Theft and shoplifting
- Drug possession offences
- Criminal damage and anti-social behaviour
- TV licensing and council tax arrears (via Single Justice Procedure)
- Domestic violence and restraining order applications
- Bail applications and remand hearings for more serious offences
More serious crimes such as murder, rape, and armed robbery are sent from Sefton Magistrates' Court to Liverpool Crown Court for trial. The Mersey Care NHS Liaison and Diversion Team also operates at the court (29 Merton Road, L20 3XX; phone: 0151 478 6550), assessing defendants with mental health, learning disability, or substance misuse needs at the point of first contact with the criminal justice system.
How to Access Today's Sefton Court Listings
Court listings for Sefton Magistrates' Court are published daily and display each defendant's full name, the prosecuting authority, the assigned courtroom, the listed time, and the case reference number. Lists for Monday hearings are published on the preceding Friday. Cases involving children and overnight custody cases are not included in published listings in line with statutory protections — you may contact the court directly on 03308 084 407 for information about youth or overnight hearings. The listings on this page are updated each working day to reflect the latest scheduled hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sefton Magistrates' Court located?
Sefton Magistrates' Court is located at 29 Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3XX. It is close to Bootle Oriel Road Merseyrail station and Bootle New Strand shopping centre.
What time does Sefton Magistrates' Court open?
The court is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The counter is open 9am to 4pm. Telephone enquiries are handled from 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays, and 8:30am to 2pm on Saturdays.
How can I find out if someone is listed at Sefton Magistrates' Court?
You can view today's published listings on this page. Listings include the defendant's name, case number, courtroom, and scheduled time. For cases not shown — such as youth hearings — contact the court directly at 03308 084 407.
What types of cases are heard at Sefton Magistrates' Court?
Sefton Magistrates' Court hears summary and either-way criminal offences including road traffic matters, assault, theft, drug possession, and bail hearings. Serious indictable offences are committed to Liverpool Crown Court.
How do I pay a fine issued by Sefton Magistrates' Court?
Fines can be paid via the automated payment line on 0300 790 9901, or by contacting the Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre on 01928 703 324. You can also email [email protected].
