Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·26 Cases Listed
Bristol Magistrates' Court listings updated daily. View scheduled hearings, case details, and defendant info for Marlborough Street court, Bristol BS1 3NU.
On Tuesday, 29th September 2026, Bristol Magistrates' Court has 26 cases entered on its published schedule.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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.
Bristol Magistrates' Court is scheduled to hear a case at 11:00 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 3. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Audrey. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 5. The person due before the court is *****, Kianna, bearing case reference number 2600106678.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 1. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Rimona, bearing case reference number 2600067109. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
The hearing is due to get under way at 11:00 in court 9. The listing records the defendant as ********, Abdelali. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
Listed at 14:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 11. The court schedule names *****, Connor in connection with this hearing.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 6. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Chiannagh. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
Listed at 14:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 6. This hearing concerns *********, Marek. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 2. Appearing before the court in this matter is ********, Anthony, bearing case reference number 2600108530.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 2. The individual answering to this matter is *****, Syed. Almost every criminal case in England and Wales starts life in a magistrates' court.
The hearing is due to get under way at 14:00 in court 10. The person due before the court is ******, Natalie. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 9. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Michael, bearing case reference number 2600104853.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 3. The listing records the defendant as *****, Emma. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 6. The court schedule names ********, Ted in connection with this hearing. There is no jury in a magistrates' court: cases are decided by magistrates or a district judge.
The hearing is due to get under way at 14:00 in court 11. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Raul.
Listed at 11:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 11. This hearing concerns *******, Jason. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
The hearing is due to get under way at 14:00 in court 8. Appearing before the court in this matter is *******, Samuel. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
Listed at 14:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 5. The individual answering to this matter is *****, Stephen.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 5. The person due before the court is *******, Joanne. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 11. The defendant named in this listing is ********, Anthony, bearing case reference number 2600108522. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
The hearing is due to get under way at 14:00 in court 10. The listing records the defendant as ******, Urim, bearing case reference number 2600078097.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 12. The court schedule names ********, Aaron in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 2600106627. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
The hearing is due to get under way at 10:00 in court 12. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Alesha, bearing case reference number 2600104314. The great majority of criminal cases are dealt with entirely in the magistrates' courts.
Listed at 14:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 1. This hearing concerns *****, Julie.
The hearing is due to get under way at 14:00 in court 5. Appearing before the court in this matter is ********, George. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
Listed at 10:00, this matter will be dealt with in courtroom 3. The individual answering to this matter is ****, Bilal. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
The hearing is due to get under way at 14:00 in court 12. The person due before the court is ******, Gareth.
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Bristol Magistrates' Court, located at Marlborough Street, Bristol BS1 3NU, is one of the busiest magistrates' courts in the South West of England. Serving the greater Bristol area — including Filton, Kingswood, Keynsham, and surrounding districts — this court handles thousands of criminal cases each year. The daily court listings published on this page provide hearing schedules, case references, courtroom allocations, and defendant information for all appearances scheduled at Bristol Magistrates' Court today and throughout the week.
Bristol Magistrates' Court deals with a wide range of summary offences and either-way offences under the jurisdiction of magistrates and district judges. Common cases heard here include assault, theft, criminal damage, motoring offences such as drink driving and speeding, public order offences, drug possession, and breaches of community orders. The court also conducts preliminary hearings and committal proceedings for more serious indictable offences before they are sent to Bristol Crown Court for trial. In addition, Bristol Magistrates' Court operates as a Tribunals Hearing Centre, handling social security appeals, child support cases, and proceedings under the Single Justice Procedure for low-level offences such as TV licence evasion and minor road traffic matters.
Bristol Magistrates' Court occupies a purpose-built facility on Marlborough Street, situated in the heart of Bristol city centre near the Broadmead shopping district. The court building is open from 9:00am to 4:30pm on weekdays, with the public counter available Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 11:00am. Telephone enquiries are answered Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm on 0330 808 4407 via the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre, and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm. For email enquiries, general magistrates' court queries should be directed to contactcrime@justice.gov.uk, while cases with a 10-digit reference number can be sent to av-bristol.mc@justice.gov.uk. Witness service support is available on 0300 332 1000, and fine payment queries can be made on 0300 123 9252.
The court is well connected by public transport. Bristol Bus and Coach Station is directly adjacent on Marlborough Street, with frequent services including the 16, 41, M1, T1, and Y2 bus routes stopping within a short walk. Bristol Temple Meads railway station is approximately 15 minutes on foot or a short taxi ride, with Great Western Railway services running from London Paddington, Cardiff, Exeter, and stations across the South West. There is no on-site parking at the court. The nearest paid car parks are at Trenchard Street and The Galleries multi-storey, both within a five-minute walk. A disabled drop-off facility is available directly outside the building entrance, and full disabled access is provided throughout the court.
On arrival at Bristol Magistrates' Court, all visitors pass through airport-style security screening before entering the building. You should report to the reception desk and confirm your name, case details, and the courtroom you have been assigned to. Courtroom allocations are displayed on screens in the main lobby and are listed in the daily court listings above. Bristol Magistrates' Court is a high-volume court, so expect waiting times — especially on Monday mornings and remand days. Consultation rooms are available for private discussions with solicitors, and refreshment facilities are located within the building. If you require assistance due to a disability, language interpretation, or a hearing loop, contact the court in advance on 0330 808 4407.
Check the daily listings published on this page, which are updated each working day. Bristol Magistrates' Court listings typically show the defendant name, case reference, courtroom number, and scheduled hearing time. If your case is not displayed, contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 or check with your solicitor directly.
Bristol Magistrates' Court handles summary offences and less serious criminal matters, with cases decided by magistrates or a district judge. More serious indictable offences — such as robbery, serious assault, and drug trafficking — are transferred to Bristol Crown Court on Small Street, where they are tried before a judge and jury. Sentencing powers at magistrates' court are limited to a maximum of six months' custody for a single offence.
Yes. Magistrates' courts in England and Wales operate as open courts, and members of the public are entitled to sit in the public gallery to observe proceedings. Certain hearings involving youth defendants or sensitive family matters may be held in private. You must pass through security and follow courtroom etiquette, including silencing mobile phones and standing when magistrates enter or leave the courtroom.