Bournemouth Crown Court listings updated daily. View today's cases, hearings, sentencing results & schedules at Deansleigh Road, BH7 7DS.
Daily Listings Summary for Bournemouth Crown Court
The official court schedule for Friday, 14th August 2026 comprises a total of 1 case listed for hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:15.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtroom 4.
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 →Bournemouth Crown Court Listings — Daily Cases, Hearings & Sentencing
Access up-to-date Bournemouth Crown Court listings on a single page. Our daily schedule pulls together every hearing taking place at the Bournemouth Combined Court Centre on Deansleigh Road, so defendants, witnesses, solicitors, journalists and members of the public can plan their visit, track a case, or follow sentencing outcomes without trawling through fragmented HMCTS feeds. Lists cover trials, sentencing hearings, plea and trial preparation hearings (PTPH), pre-trial reviews, appeals from Poole and Weymouth Magistrates' Court, and committals from across Dorset following the 2016 closure of Dorchester Crown Court.
Whether you are checking crown court bournemouth hearings scheduled for tomorrow, reviewing Bournemouth Crown Court cases this week, or searching for recent Bournemouth Crown Court cases results, this page is refreshed throughout the day. Cause lists are sourced under the Open Justice principle from HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the XHIBIT live court status feed, then displayed in plain English with courtroom numbers, judge listings, and listed start times.
Court Location, Address & Contact Details
- Court name: Bournemouth Crown Court (Bournemouth Combined Court Centre)
- Address: Courts of Justice, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DS
- Main switchboard: 01202 502800 (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm)
- Criminal enquiries: 01202 502 836
- Listing enquiries: 01202 502 831
- Email: [email protected]
- Jury service line: 07583 675059
- Witness Service: 0300 332 1129
- DX: 98400 Bournemouth 4
Opening Times
- Court building open: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Public counter: urgent enquiries only, 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Restaurant on site: 8:00am to 3:00pm (hot and cold food)
- Closed weekends and public holidays
How to Get to Bournemouth Crown Court
The Combined Court Centre sits just east of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, about three miles east of Bournemouth town centre, with easy access from the A338 Wessex Way and Castle Lane East.
By train
The nearest mainline station is Pokesdown for Bournemouth (around 1.2 miles) on the South Western Railway line between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Bournemouth Central station (2.5 miles) offers more frequent direct services from Waterloo, Southampton Central and Poole.
By bus
Morebus and Yellow Buses serve Castle Lane and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital stops, both within a 5-minute walk of the courthouse. Useful routes include the 1a, 1b, 1c, 4, 5, 5a, 33, m1, m2 and X3, with the m1 running between Poole and Christchurch via the hospital.
By car
Free on-site public parking is provided at the court. Postcode BH7 7DS takes drivers directly to Deansleigh Road. Overflow parking is available at the adjacent Littledown Centre.
Cases Heard at Bournemouth Crown Court
Bournemouth Crown Court hears indictable-only and either-way criminal cases committed for trial or sentence from magistrates' courts across Dorset, including Poole, Weymouth and the wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area. The Resident Judge is His Honour Judge William Mousley KC. Typical caseload includes:
- Murder, manslaughter and attempted murder
- Rape, sexual assault and historical sexual offences
- Drug supply and importation (Class A and B)
- Robbery, burglary and aggravated burglary
- Grievous bodily harm (GBH) and serious assault
- Fraud, money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearings
- Firearms and offensive weapons offences
- Modern slavery and human trafficking
- Appeals against conviction or sentence from magistrates' courts
The same building also operates as Bournemouth and Poole County Court and Family Court, dealing with civil disputes, money claims, possession hearings, divorce, financial remedy and public/private law children's proceedings.
Building Facilities
- 16 interview/conference rooms for advocates and clients
- Disabled access, accessible toilets and dedicated disabled parking
- Hearing enhancement loops (by prior arrangement)
- Assistance dogs welcome; Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards available
- Baby-changing facilities in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
- Security search and detector arch on entry — alert staff if you have a pacemaker
- On-site restaurant and witness service waiting area
How to Use the Daily Cause List
Each Bournemouth Crown Court listing displays the defendant's surname, case reference, courtroom number, hearing type and the presiding judge. Lists are typically published the afternoon before a hearing and updated overnight. Floating trials and warned-list cases may move courtrooms at short notice — always confirm the courtroom on arrival via the daily noticeboard or the XHIBIT screens in the foyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bournemouth Crown Court located?
Bournemouth Crown Court is based at the Courts of Justice, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DS, next to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. It shares the building with Bournemouth and Poole County Court and Family Court.
How do I find today's cases at Bournemouth Crown Court?
Use the daily listings table above. Cases are grouped by courtroom and listed in the order they will be called. The list refreshes throughout the day to reflect adjournments, additions and sentencing outcomes.
Can I attend a hearing as a member of the public?
Yes. Crown Court hearings are open to the public under the principle of open justice, except where the judge has ordered reporting restrictions or a closed hearing (for example, in cases involving children or sensitive material). Arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow time for the security check.
Where can I find Bournemouth Crown Court sentencing results?
Sentencing outcomes appear on the daily court status feed once announced by the judge. Results are also added to our weekly archive so you can review Bournemouth Crown Court cases results from previous days.
Is there parking at Bournemouth Crown Court?
Yes — the court provides free public parking on site, with marked disabled bays close to the main entrance.
Which magistrates' courts send cases to Bournemouth Crown Court?
Cases are committed from Poole Magistrates' Court and Weymouth Magistrates' Court, covering the Dorset Local Justice Area. Since the closure of Dorchester Crown Court in September 2016, all Dorset Crown Court work is heard at Bournemouth.
What items are prohibited inside the court?
Knives, sharp objects, glass bottles, alcohol, drugs and any item that could be used as a weapon are not permitted. Mobile phones are allowed but must be switched to silent inside courtrooms.