Brighton Magistrates’ Court Listings

Brighton Magistrates' Court Listings

View daily Brighton Magistrates Court listings, case schedules, defendant names, hearing times, and courtroom details. Updated from Courtserve every day.

Court Listings for Today

Tuesday, 23rd June 2026

8 Cases Listed

Daily Listings Summary for Brighton Magistrates' Court

The official court schedule for Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 comprises a total of 8 cases listed for hearing at Brighton Magistrates' Court.

Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.

Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 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.

In accordance with the daily court schedule, proceedings are listed at Brighton Magistrates' Court to commence at 10:00 in court 4. The defendant named in these proceedings is ******, Stuart. Legal aid representatives are available at the court for those requiring assistance.
The official schedule for Brighton Magistrates' Court indicates that proceedings will take place at 10:00 today, with the hearing assigned to court 9. According to court records, the person listed to appear is **********, Giorgos, bearing case reference number 2600015508. Court ushers are available to assist visitors in locating the correct courtroom.
A scheduled court hearing is taking place at Brighton Magistrates' Court with the proceedings listed to commence at approximately 14:00 and this particular matter has been allocated to courtroom number 4. According to the court register, the individual who is due to appear before the court in connection with this matter is identified as *****, David, bearing case reference number 2600049437. Members of the public and accredited press representatives are generally permitted to attend this hearing.
Court proceedings are due to commence at Brighton Magistrates' Court at 10:00 today in courtroom 5. The individual named in the court listing as the defendant is ****, Thomas. The hearing is open to accredited members of the press and public observers.
A legal hearing is scheduled to proceed at Brighton Magistrates' Court at 10:00 today, taking place in court 1. The defendant named on the court list is *****, Muhammad. Court proceedings typically conclude by 4:30pm unless otherwise directed by the judge.
Court listings published for today show that Brighton Magistrates' Court has a hearing scheduled for 14:00 in courtroom number 12. The individual named on the court list is *****, Anthony, bearing case reference number 2500117198. Seating in the public gallery is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Based on official court lists and local court reporter observations, a case is scheduled at Brighton Magistrates' Court for 14:00 in court 4. The individual whose attendance has been required for this hearing is identified in the court records as ******, Ashley. All visitors to the court building are subject to security checks upon entry.
A hearing is listed to take place at Brighton Magistrates' Court today, with the case scheduled to begin at 14:00 in court 7. The defendant due to appear before the court is *****, Erdina, bearing case reference number 2500117171. Reporting restrictions may apply to certain aspects of the proceedings.
⚠️ Important Notice: Court listings are subject to change at short notice. Hearing times may be amended by the court. Please verify all details with the court directly before attending.

Brighton Magistrates' Court: Daily Case Listings & Hearing Schedule

Brighton Magistrates' Court, located at The Law Courts, Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0LG, is one of the busiest magistrates' courts in the South East of England. Serving the Brighton and Hove area, the court handles hundreds of criminal cases each week, ranging from minor traffic offences and speeding fines to more serious summary and either-way offences. The court sits within the same building as Lewes Crown Court, making Brighton Law Courts a central hub for criminal justice across East Sussex.

What Cases Are Heard at Brighton Magistrates' Court?

Magistrates' courts in England and Wales deal with the vast majority of criminal cases. Brighton Magistrates' Court regularly hears:

  • Road traffic offences including speeding, driving without insurance, and careless driving
  • Minor drug possession charges
  • Theft, shoplifting, and retail fraud
  • Assault, public order offences, and anti-social behaviour
  • TV licensing cases via the Single Justice Procedure
  • Domestic violence preliminary hearings and remand decisions
  • Bail applications and first appearances for more serious offences before cases are committed to crown court

More serious indictable offences — such as robbery, serious sexual offences, or grievous bodily harm — are usually sent from Brighton Magistrates' Court to Lewes Crown Court for trial or sentencing.

Court Opening Times & Contact Details

Brighton Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:00pm. The court also sits on Saturdays and Bank Holidays, opening from 8:30am until court business finishes — typically to deal with overnight custody cases and urgent remand hearings.

Contact Information

  • Address: The Law Courts, Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0LG
  • General Enquiries: 03308 084 407 (Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm; Saturday 8am–2pm)
  • Single Justice Service Centre: 0300 303 0656 (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm)
  • Email (General): [email protected]
  • Email (Magistrates' Enquiries): [email protected]
  • Video Link Hearings: [email protected]
  • Witness Service: 0300 332 1000
  • Court Location Code: 2950

Getting to Brighton Magistrates' Court

Brighton Magistrates' Court is conveniently situated in central Brighton on Edward Street, just a short distance from Brighton city centre and Brighton railway station. Visitors travelling by train can alight at Brighton Station and walk approximately 20 minutes east along St. James's Street, or take a short taxi or bus journey. Multiple bus routes serve the Edward Street corridor, including the Number 1 and Number 7 routes. Limited parking is available nearby at the Edward Street car park and surrounding pay-and-display bays. The court building is fully accessible for people with disabilities; those requiring assistance should call 03308 084 407 in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can view Brighton Magistrates' Court listings?
Court listings are publicly available and can be viewed by anyone — defendants, solicitors, journalists, and members of the public — at no charge via this website or Courtserve.
Are Brighton Magistrates' Court listings updated daily?
Yes. Listings are updated each weekday at the end of the day for the following day's sittings. The Monday list is published on Friday afternoon.
What should I do if my case isn't listed?
If you cannot find a specific case in the published listings, contact Brighton Magistrates' Court directly on 03308 084 407 or email [email protected]. Some cases — particularly those involving youth defendants or custody matters — are not published online.
Does Brighton Magistrates' Court sit on Saturdays?
Yes. Brighton Magistrates' Court holds Saturday sittings, opening from 8:30am to deal with weekend overnight custody hearings and urgent remand applications. Saturday listings are published the previous Friday.
What is the Single Justice Procedure?
The Single Justice Procedure allows a single magistrate to deal with minor, non-imprisonable offences — such as TV licensing violations and low-level traffic offences — on the papers, without the defendant needing to attend court. For queries about SJP cases, contact 0300 303 0656.