Doncaster Magistrates' Court listings updated daily. View today's hearings, case schedules and court round-ups from Doncaster Justice Centre, College Road.
Daily Listings Summary for Doncaster Magistrates' Court
The official court schedule for Wednesday, 24th June 2026 comprises a total of 11 cases listed for hearing at Doncaster Magistrates' Court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11.
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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Doncaster Magistrates' Court sits within the Doncaster Justice Centre complex on College Road in the centre of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The court serves the wider Doncaster Metropolitan Borough, covering communities from Mexborough and Conisbrough in the west to Thorne and Hatfield in the east. Daily court listings are published each morning and updated throughout the day, giving defendants, solicitors, journalists and members of the public access to scheduled hearings, courtroom allocations and case reference numbers. If you are searching for the latest court round-up from Doncaster today or checking Doncaster Magistrates' Court cases this week, the listings above reflect the most recently published schedule from HM Courts and Tribunals Service.
Cases Heard at Doncaster Magistrates' Court
Doncaster Magistrates' Court deals with a broad range of summary offences and either-way matters. Typical cases include common assault, shoplifting, criminal damage, driving offences such as drink-driving and driving without insurance, public order matters, and minor drug possession charges. The court also conducts bail hearings, plea hearings, sentencing for less serious offences and committal proceedings where cases are sent to the Doncaster Crown Court for trial or sentencing. Family proceedings and civil matters, including county court claims and social security tribunal appeals, are also handled within the Justice Centre. Cases are heard before a bench of magistrates or a district judge, depending on the nature of the offence and the court's daily schedule.
Location, Opening Hours and Contact Details
Doncaster Justice Centre South is located at College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3HS. The court building is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The magistrates' counter operates between 10:00am and 4:00pm on weekdays. For magistrates' court enquiries, contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 (Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm). For Single Justice Procedure cases, call 0300 303 0656 or email [email protected]. General criminal enquiries can be directed to [email protected]. It is important to note that Doncaster Justice Centre North, the original magistrates' court building that opened in 1969, was permanently closed in early 2026 following the discovery of unsafe RAAC concrete in its structure. All magistrates' work has since been consolidated at Justice Centre South and other nearby courts.
Getting to Doncaster Magistrates' Court
The court is well connected by public transport and road. Doncaster railway station is approximately 0.6 miles away — around a 12-minute walk along Trafford Way and College Road. Multiple bus routes serve the area, including the 354, 357, 361, 382, 388 and 399, with the nearest stop at Waterdale/College Road just three minutes on foot from the building. Drivers approaching from the west via the A1(M) should take Exit 36, roughly three miles from the court. From the east, the M18 Exit 4 is around seven miles away. Limited public parking is available on College Road. Use the postcode DN1 3HS for satellite navigation. Visitors attending a hearing should aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled time, as all entrants pass through security screening at the building entrance. The court has step-free access via a ramp, a lift between floors, hearing loop facilities and six interview rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Doncaster court round-up reports?
The Doncaster Free Press regularly publishes court round-ups covering cases heard at both the magistrates' court and the crown court. For the official daily hearing schedule, the listings on this page are sourced directly from the HMCTS Xhibit system and updated each day.
Can I attend a hearing at Doncaster Magistrates' Court?
Most hearings are open to the public and accredited press, unless the presiding magistrate or district judge imposes reporting restrictions or orders proceedings to be held in private. Youth court cases and certain family matters are not open to the general public.
What happened to Doncaster Justice Centre North?
The original magistrates' court on College Road, built in 1969, was closed in October 2023 after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found in its structure. In February 2026, HMCTS confirmed the building would not reopen. Magistrates' cases are now heard at Doncaster Justice Centre South and occasionally at nearby courts such as Sheffield Magistrates' Court.
