Hull and Holderness Magistrates’ Court Listings

Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court Listings – Daily Hearing Schedule

Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court is located at The Law Courts, Market Place, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU1 1RD. Situated in the heart of Hull's Old Town, this court serves residents across Kingston upon Hull and the wider Holderness area of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The court handles a range of criminal matters including summary offences, either-way offences, bail applications, sentencing hearings, and single justice procedure cases. It also deals with domestic abuse protection orders and benefits appeals. Our listings above are updated daily so you can check who is appearing at Hull Magistrates' Court today, including defendant names, courtroom numbers, and scheduled hearing times.

Cases Heard at Hull Magistrates' Court

As a busy magistrates' court covering both Hull city centre and the rural Holderness peninsula, this courthouse processes a significant caseload each week. Typical matters heard include motoring offences, theft, assault, criminal damage, public order offences, and breaches of community orders. The court also handles first appearances for more serious indictable offences before they are sent to Kingston upon Hull Crown Court for trial. Single justice procedure cases, which cover minor offences such as TV licence evasion and minor road traffic matters, are processed separately through the Single Justice Service Centre.

Opening Hours, Contact Details and Facilities

Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with the public counter available from 9am to 4pm. For general magistrates' court enquiries, telephone the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Saturday, 8am to 2pm). For queries relating to single justice procedure cases, contact the SJS Centre on 0300 303 0656. The building includes five interview rooms, video conferencing and prison-to-court video link facilities (available by prior arrangement), baby changing facilities on the second floor concourse, and a hearing loop system. Disabled access is provided via a ramp at the building entrance, a lift between the ground and first floors, and level access into all courtrooms and hearing rooms. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building.

How to Get to Hull Magistrates' Court

By road, enter Hull via the A63 Clive Sullivan Way and continue past the Ferensway junction to the next set of traffic lights, then turn left into Market Place. The King William House multi-storey car park is immediately adjacent to the court building, next to the King William statue on Market Place. By public transport, Hull Paragon Interchange combines the city's main railway station and bus station on Ferensway, roughly a 10-minute walk from the courthouse. On leaving the station, walk up the pedestrianised Jameson Street, turn right into King Edward Street through to Queen Victoria Square, then bear left and turn right onto Lowgate, which leads directly into Market Place. Multiple bus routes serve stops on Alfred Gelder Street and nearby King William House, including services 7, 8, 13, 55, 56, 66, and X46. Those travelling from the East Riding of Yorkshire may also wish to check listings for Beverley Magistrates' Court, which covers parts of the Holderness and Wolds area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is listed at Hull Magistrates' Court today?

The daily court listings for Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court are published at the top of this page each morning. They include the defendant's surname, scheduled hearing time, and courtroom number. Listings are sourced from the Xhibit digital court display system and are subject to amendment throughout the day.

What time do hearings start at Hull Magistrates' Court?

Most hearings at Hull and Holderness Magistrates' Court are scheduled to begin at 10:00am, though some afternoon sessions may be listed from 2:00pm. You should arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled hearing time to allow for security screening and to speak with your legal representative.

Can I pay a fine at Hull Magistrates' Court?

Fine payments are handled by telephone on 0300 790 9901. The court counter can provide guidance on payment arrangements during opening hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.