Lewes Crown Court listings, daily hearings, sentencing results and case schedules. Find today's cases, address, contact details and court information.
Daily Listings Summary for Lewes Crown Court
The official court schedule for Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 comprises a total of 30 cases listed for hearing at Lewes Crown Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 15:30.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 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 →Lewes Crown Court Listings — Daily Hearings, Cases & Sentencing
Lewes Crown Court is one of the principal criminal courts serving East Sussex, sitting within the historic Lewes Combined Court Centre on the High Street. Our page publishes the latest Lewes Crown Court listings drawn from the official Xhibit court information system, so barristers, solicitors, defendants, witnesses, journalists and members of the public can check today's cause list, upcoming trials and sentencing schedules at a glance. Whether you need Lewes Crown Court cases this week, the schedule for Lewes Crown Court today, or recent Lewes Crown Court sentencing results, the daily diary is updated each morning before sittings begin.
Housed in a Grade II* listed Portland stone building designed by architect John Johnson and completed in 1812, the courthouse — long known locally as the "County Hall" — also served as the headquarters of East Sussex County Council from 1889 to 1938. Today it operates as a combined venue, sharing the building with Lewes County Court, and acts as the lead Crown Court for Sussex with Chichester Crown Court functioning as its satellite site for overflow trials.
Court Address & Contact Details
- Address: The Law Courts, High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YB
- Crown Court telephone: 01273 485211 (9am–5pm)
- Jury service: 01273 485218
- Witness service: 0300 332 1000
- Email (listings): [email protected]
- DX: 401950 Lewes 4
Opening Hours
- Court building open: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Public counter (Crown Court only): 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Telephone enquiries: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- On-site café: 9:00am – 2:00pm daily
- Closed weekends and public holidays.
Types of Cases Heard at Lewes Crown Court
As an indictable trial centre, Lewes Crown Court hears the most serious criminal matters committed for trial or sentence from magistrates' courts across East Sussex, including Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing. The Honour Court regularly lists a broad mix of proceedings:
- Murder, manslaughter and serious violent offences
- Sexual offences, including historic abuse trials
- Drug supply, importation and county lines cases
- Armed robbery, burglary and serious acquisitive crime
- Fraud, money laundering and white-collar offences
- Appeals from Sussex magistrates' courts
- Plea and Trial Preparation Hearings (PTPH), sentencing and confiscation
Getting to Lewes Crown Court
The courthouse sits at the top of Lewes High Street, a short walk from the town's main transport links.
- By train: Lewes railway station is roughly a 5–7 minute walk via Station Street and School Hill, with direct Southern and Thameslink services from London Victoria, London Bridge, Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
- By bus: Brighton & Hove Buses and Compass Bus services stop along the High Street and on nearby Friars Walk.
- By car: Lewes is accessible from the A27 and A26. No parking is available at the court; visitors should use the public car parks at West Street, Eastgate or the station.
- Accessibility: The building has a ramped entrance, a lift between ground and first floors, level access into courtrooms, a portable hearing loop and four interview rooms. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards are available on request.
How to Read the Lewes Crown Court Cause List
Each daily listing on this page shows the courtroom number, scheduled start time, the defendant's name (partially redacted in line with reporting conventions), and the hearing type — for example trial, mention, sentence, PTPH or appeal. Hearings are open to the public and accredited press unless the trial judge imposes reporting restrictions or the case is heard in chambers. We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes early to clear security and confirm the courtroom on the day, as lists can be reassigned at short notice by the resident judge's clerk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Lewes Crown Court listings for today?
The full cause list for the current sitting day is published at the top of this page each morning and refreshed throughout the day as the court's listing officer updates the Xhibit feed.
Can I attend a hearing at Lewes Crown Court as a member of the public?
Yes. Crown Court trials are open to the public. Bring photo ID, allow time for airport-style security screening, and switch off mobile phones inside the courtroom. Photography, filming and audio recording are strictly prohibited under the Contempt of Court Act 1981.
How do I find Lewes Crown Court sentencing results?
Sentencing outcomes are not formally published by HMCTS, but you can identify sentencing hearings on the daily list (marked "for sentence") and verify reported outcomes through Sussex Police press releases and local court reporters such as Sussex Live and The Argus.
What is the difference between Lewes Crown Court and Lewes Magistrates' Court?
Magistrates' courts deal with summary offences and the early stages of indictable cases. Lewes Crown Court, by contrast, hears jury trials, either-way offences sent up from the magistrates, sentencing for the most serious matters, and appeals against magistrates' decisions.
How do I contact the jury service at Lewes Crown Court?
Jurors summoned to Lewes should call 01273 485218 or refer to the instructions on their jury summons letter. Bring your summons and photo ID on the first day of service.
Is there parking at Lewes Crown Court?
No on-site parking is provided. The nearest paid public car parks are at West Street, Eastgate, and Lewes railway station, all within a short walk of the High Street.
