Bolton Crown Court listings today & tomorrow. Daily cause list, case references & courtroom allocations at The Law Courts, Blackhorse Street, BL1 1SU.
Daily Listings Summary for Bolton Crown Court
The official court schedule for Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 comprises a total of 28 cases listed for hearing at Bolton Crown Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 11:00, 14:30.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
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 →Bolton Crown Court Listings — Daily Cause List, Cases & Sentencing
This page publishes the latest Bolton Crown Court listings for The Law Courts on Blackhorse Street, BL1 1SU. The daily cause list is refreshed each morning and shows every scheduled hearing — case reference, defendant surname, listed start time and the allocated courtroom — so solicitors, barristers, court reporters, witnesses, defendants and members of the public can plan their day with confidence. Use the live feed above to check Bolton Crown Court cases today, tomorrow's first-listings, and recent sentencing outcomes drawn from Xhibit.
The court sits within Bolton Law Courts, a Combined Court Centre completed in 1982 to a modernist design by the Property Services Agency, fronting the western side of Black Horse Street. The same building houses the County Court at Bolton, but this page deals only with the Crown Court division (HMCTS court code 470). Sittings run Monday to Friday, with the building open from 8:30 am, hearings called from 10:00 am, and proceedings typically rising by 4:30 pm.
Cases Heard at Bolton Crown Court
As a first-tier Crown Court venue, Bolton has exclusive jurisdiction over the most serious criminal matters committed from Bolton Magistrates' Court (Le Mans Crescent) and other magistrates' courts across Greater Manchester. The daily list typically includes:
- Trials on indictment — murder, manslaughter, rape and serious sexual offences, heard before a Circuit Judge or Recorder sitting with a jury of twelve
- Either-way offences sent for trial — robbery, GBH, fraud, supply of Class A drugs, aggravated burglary
- Committals for sentence from the magistrates' court where the lower court's powers are insufficient
- Plea and Trial Preparation Hearings (PTPH) and case management mentions
- Appeals against conviction or sentence from Bolton Magistrates'
- Confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
- Domestic Abuse Protection Orders and Single Justice Procedure listings
Verified Bolton Crown Court sentencing results are added to this page once each judge has pronounced sentence in open court and the result has been reflected on the official court record.
Location, Contact & Opening Times
Address: The Law Courts, Blackhorse Street, Bolton, BL1 1SU
Crown Court enquiries: 01204 392 881
Witness Service: 0300 332 1000
Accommodation Office (disability assistance): 01204 372 104
Court building open: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Counter open: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Getting to Bolton Crown Court
By Train
The nearest station is Bolton Interchange, an integrated bus and rail hub on Newport Street served by Northern and TransPennine Express. The walk from the station to the court entrance on Blackhorse Street takes around five minutes via Newport Street and Deansgate.
By Bus
The closest stand is Market Place, a two-minute walk from the courthouse. Routes serving the immediate area include the 1, 125, 471, 480, 501, 507, 524, 573, 574, 575 and 582 — connecting Bolton with Wigan, Horwich, Westhoughton, Atherton, Farnworth, Bury and central Manchester. Bolton Interchange (Newport Street) is the main onward terminus operated under the Bee Network.
Parking
There is no on-site parking at The Law Courts. The closest paid public car parks are:
- Deansgate Car Park, Bolton, BL1 1EZ
- King Street Car Park, Bolton, BL1 1BB
- Ashburner Street Car Park, Bolton, BL1 1TN
- NCP Bolton Octagon Theatre MSCP, BL1 1TN
Facilities at The Law Courts
- Wheelchair-accessible ramps at the front and side entrances, with step-free access into most courtrooms
- Lifts to all floors (maximum 13 persons / 1,000 kg) with standard wheelchair access
- Portable hearing-loop system available by prior arrangement
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards available at security on request
- Assistance dogs welcomed throughout the building
- Security arch and bag search at the main entrance — alert security staff if you have a pacemaker
- Witness Service volunteers providing free, confidential support to prosecution and defence witnesses
- Video-link and interpreter facilities available; book interpreters via the court office in advance
Attending a Hearing at Bolton Crown Court
Crown Court hearings are open to the press and public, subject to any reporting restrictions imposed under the Contempt of Court Act 1981 or section 4(2) thereof. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your listed time to clear security. Mobile phones must be silenced inside the courtroom, and photography, screenshots and audio recording are strictly prohibited within the precincts of the court. Handwritten note-taking from the public gallery is permitted. Appropriate dress is expected of all court users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Bolton Crown Court listings for tomorrow?
The next working day's listings are uploaded to this page each evening once HMCTS publishes the official cause list, typically after 5:00 pm. Listings can change overnight, so we recommend re-checking on the morning of your hearing.
How do I check Bolton Crown Court sentencing results?
Sentences are announced in open court and reflected on the day's published list. Where data is available from the Xhibit court display system, outcomes are added to this page after proceedings have concluded.
Can I attend a Crown Court trial as a member of the public?
Yes — the public gallery operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Photo ID is recommended, and all visitors are searched at the security arch on entry.
What's the difference between Bolton Crown Court and Bolton Magistrates' Court?
Bolton Crown Court (Blackhorse Street, BL1 1SU) hears serious indictable offences with a jury and handles appeals from the magistrates. Bolton Magistrates' Court sits at Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1UA, and deals with summary offences and the first stages of either-way cases.
How do I contact Bolton Crown Court?
Call the Crown Court enquiry line on 01204 392 881 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. For legal correspondence use DX 702610 Bolton 3.
