Chesterfield magistrates court listings today at Chesterfield Justice Centre, Tapton Lane, S41 7TW. View daily hearing schedules, case times, and courtroom allocations.
Daily Listings Summary for Chesterfield Magistrates' Court
For Friday, 14th August 2026, the published list at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court contains 3 cases scheduled for hearing.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 6, 8.
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 →Chesterfield Magistrates' Court – Daily Hearing Schedule at Chesterfield Justice Centre
Chesterfield Magistrates' Court operates from the Chesterfield Justice Centre on Tapton Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7TW. The court serves the town of Chesterfield and the wider North Derbyshire area, including Staveley, Dronfield, Bolsover, Clay Cross, and North Wingfield. It is one of the busiest magistrates' courts in the East Midlands, regularly listing upwards of 40 to 50 cases per sitting day across multiple courtrooms. Daily listings are published here so that defendants, solicitors, witnesses, and members of the public can check hearing times, courtroom allocations, and case reference numbers before attending.
Types of Cases Heard at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court
Chesterfield Magistrates' Court handles a wide range of summary and either-way criminal offences. Common matters listed include motoring offences such as speeding, driving without insurance, and drink-driving, as well as theft, shoplifting, assault, criminal damage, public order offences, and breaches of community orders or suspended sentences. The court also deals with domestic violence protection order applications, bail hearings, and preliminary hearings for indictable offences before they are committed to the Crown Court. Single Justice Procedure cases — typically low-level regulatory and road traffic matters decided on paper by a single magistrate — are also processed through this venue. Proceedings are overseen by panels of lay magistrates or a District Judge sitting alone.
Location, Transport, and Visitor Information
Chesterfield Justice Centre is located on Tapton Lane, just west of the town centre and approximately a five-minute walk from Chesterfield railway station via Corporation Street, or a two-minute drive along Brewery Street. The station is served by East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services running between Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham, making the court accessible from across the region. Blue badge parking is available directly on Tapton Lane, and paid public car parks can be found within 500 metres on both Tapton Lane and Durrant Road. Visitors should note that the public entrance for tribunal hearing rooms is on Durrant Road, separate from the main court entrance.
Opening Hours and Contact Details
The court building is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Counter services are available by prior appointment only, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Telephone enquiries are answered Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm. For magistrates' court enquiries, call the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm). Pre-court emails can be sent to [email protected], and post-court queries to [email protected]. For Single Justice Procedure cases, contact the SJS Centre on 0300 303 0656.
Court Facilities
Chesterfield Justice Centre provides a range of facilities for court users. The building has baby changing facilities, hearing enhancement systems, and four interview rooms for private consultations between solicitors and clients. Guide dogs are welcome throughout the building. A witness service is available on-site, staffed by trained volunteers who support witnesses giving evidence — they can be contacted on 0300 332 1000. Refreshments are available within the building. A prison video link facility is also in operation, enabling remote hearings for defendants held in custody. If you have a disability and need assistance attending a hearing, call 0330 808 4407 in advance to arrange support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do hearings start at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court?
Hearings at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court typically commence at 9:30 am or 10:00 am for morning sessions, with afternoon sessions beginning at 2:00 pm. Some cases may be listed at 11:30 am or 3:00 pm depending on the court's schedule for that day. You should check the daily listings above to confirm your specific hearing time.
How many courtrooms does Chesterfield Magistrates' Court have?
The court operates across multiple courtrooms within the Justice Centre. On busy sitting days, proceedings are conducted across up to 12 courtrooms, numbered 1 through 12. Your courtroom allocation is shown in the daily listing alongside your case reference number.
Can members of the public attend hearings at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Magistrates' court hearings are generally open to the public and accredited media representatives. However, certain cases — particularly those involving vulnerable witnesses, youth defendants, or sensitive evidence — may have reporting restrictions in place. Family court proceedings held at the Justice Centre are not open to the public.
If you need court listings for nearby venues, you can also view today's schedule for Sheffield Magistrates' Court or Derby Magistrates' Court.