Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·12 Cases Listed
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On Tuesday, 29th September 2026, York Crown Court has 12 cases entered on its published schedule.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2.
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.
York Crown Court is scheduled to hear a case at 10:30 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 1. The person due before the court is ****, David, bearing case reference number 121233725. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended. At 16:55 the case was recorded as concluded for the day.
Proceedings here are timed for 09:00 in court 2. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Benjamin, bearing case reference number 120824926.
The matter is down for 14:00 in courtroom 2. The listing records the defendant as ***********, Philip, bearing case reference number 121228724. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:30 in court 1. The court schedule names ********, Mckenzie in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 121372424. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
The matter is down for 09:30 in courtroom 1. Named on today's list for this case is ******, Riley, bearing case reference number 121372424.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:30 in court 2. This hearing concerns *****, Andrew, bearing case reference number 120986524. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom. At 15:57 the case was recorded as concluded for the day.
The matter is down for 14:00 in courtroom 2. Appearing before the court in this matter is *****, Kyle, bearing case reference number 121405025. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
Proceedings here are timed for 09:00 in court 1. The individual answering to this matter is ****, James, bearing case reference number 120800526.
The matter is down for 15:00 in courtroom 1. The person due before the court is *****, Kylan, bearing case reference number 121372424. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
Proceedings here are timed for 09:30 in court 1. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Nihal, bearing case reference number 121421924. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 1. The listing records the defendant as **********, Andrei, bearing case reference number 121450022.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 2. The court schedule names *********, Joshua in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 120594426. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
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York Crown Court is one of England's most historically significant court buildings, situated within the grounds of York Castle on Tower Street, York YO1 9WZ. Designed by the celebrated architect John Carr and completed in 1777, the courthouse is a Grade I listed building recognised for its striking neoclassical façade, featuring full-height Ionic columns and a pedimented portico. Originally serving as the Assize Courts for the City of York — where assizes were previously held at York Guildhall on Coney Street — the building has functioned as a centre of criminal justice in North Yorkshire for nearly 250 years. It sits adjacent to Clifford's Tower and the former debtors' prison, now the York Castle Museum, in an area historically known as the "Eye of the Ridings."
As a Crown Court centre within the Yorkshire and Humberside circuit, York handles serious criminal matters committed or transferred from magistrates' courts across North Yorkshire and the surrounding area. The types of proceedings heard here include trials for indictable offences such as robbery, serious assault, sexual offences, large-scale fraud, and drug trafficking. The court also deals with appeals against conviction or sentence from York Magistrates' Court, as well as committal hearings for sentencing where magistrates consider their powers insufficient. Plea and Trial Preparation Hearings (PTPHs), pre-trial reviews, bail applications, and breach of suspended sentence proceedings are regularly listed throughout the week.
York Crown Court is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The public counter operates from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays, and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday to Thursday. Telephone enquiries are answered between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays by calling 01904 645 121. For listing enquiries, email listing.york.crowncourt@Justice.gov.uk, and for general enquiries, contact enquiries.york.crowncourt@Justice.gov.uk. The Witness Service can be reached on 0300 332 1400 to arrange support for anyone attending to give evidence.
The courthouse has no on-site parking, but paid parking is available approximately 500 metres away at the Piccadilly Car Park and Castle Car Park, both within easy walking distance. York Railway Station is around a 14-minute walk from the court, with regular services operated by LNER, TransPennine Express, and Northern from cities including London, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. Several bus routes — including services 3, 21, 36, and 80 — stop on Clifford Street, just one minute's walk from the entrance. Assistance dogs are welcome, a portable hearing enhancement system is available by prior arrangement, and lanyards can be requested at reception. Baby-changing facilities and public toilets are also provided within the building.
Daily cause lists for York Crown Court are published each morning by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). You can view the current hearing schedule on this page, which shows case references, courtroom allocations, hearing times, and the type of proceeding listed. Listings are updated throughout the day as HMCTS releases revisions.
Bring your court summons or hearing notice, a valid form of photo identification, and any documents requested by your solicitor or the court. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled hearing time to pass through security screening and locate the correct courtroom. Court ushers are stationed on each floor to direct visitors. If you are attending a hearing at a nearby Crown Court, you may also wish to check Leeds Crown Court listings for comparison or transfer information.
Yes. Crown Court hearings in England and Wales are generally open to the public and the press unless a judge orders reporting restrictions or a closed session. A public gallery is available in each courtroom, and visitors are expected to remain silent and switch off mobile phones during proceedings.