Kings Lynn Magistrates’ Court Listings

Today's Court Listings at King's Lynn Magistrates' Court

King's Lynn Magistrates' Court and Family Court, located at The Courthouse on College Lane (PE30 1PQ), serves the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk along with surrounding communities across western Norfolk. The court handles a wide range of summary criminal offences, bail applications, remand hearings, single justice procedure cases, and family matters including adoption and domestic abuse proceedings. Daily listings are published each morning, detailing defendant names, courtroom allocations, and scheduled hearing times so that legal professionals, defendants, and members of the public can plan their attendance accordingly.

Court Location, Contact Details & Opening Hours

The courthouse sits on College Lane in the historic centre of King's Lynn, close to Saturday Market Place and the town's medieval Guildhall. The building, completed in 1982 and designed by Leonard Manasseh and Partners in a modern red-brick style, is shared with King's Lynn Crown Court. The court is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the counter available by prior appointment only. For magistrates' court enquiries, contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 or email [email protected]. If your query relates to a single justice procedure case, email [email protected] (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm). Family court enquiries should be directed to [email protected]. The magistrates' court location code is 1972, and the DX address is 97389 Norwich 5.

Getting to King's Lynn Magistrates' Court

There is no on-site parking at the courthouse, but several public car parks are within a short walk, including St James' multi-storey car park and the Vancouver Quarter car park, both of which have disabled spaces. King's Lynn railway station, served by Great Northern services from London King's Cross and Cambridge, is roughly a 10-minute walk from the court. The King's Lynn Transport Interchange bus station is approximately 7 minutes on foot, with regular services on routes 34, 35, 36, and 89 stopping nearby. If you are travelling by car, the court is easily reached from the A47 and A10, with College Lane accessible via Southgate Street from the town centre.

Accessibility & Facilities

The courthouse has a lift serving the first and second floors, level access into all courtrooms and hearing rooms, and a ramp at the witness entrance. Lanyards are available on request, and assistance dogs are welcome. Hearing enhancement facilities can be arranged in advance by contacting the court office — note that these may not be compatible with all hearing devices. If you have a disability and need additional help attending a hearing, call 0330 808 4407 before your scheduled date.

Types of Cases Heard

• Summary criminal offences — motoring offences, minor assaults, public order offences, and petty theft
• Either-way offences — cases such as burglary or ABH where the court determines whether they remain in the magistrates' court or are sent to the Crown Court
• Bail and remand hearings — decisions on pre-trial custody and bail conditions
• Single justice procedure cases — low-level offences dealt with by a single magistrate on paper, without the defendant needing to attend
• Family proceedings — adoption applications, domestic abuse protection orders, and child arrangement hearings

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check who is listed at King's Lynn Magistrates' Court today?

Daily court listings for King's Lynn are published on this page each morning before hearings begin. Each entry shows the defendant's name, allocated courtroom, and the scheduled start time. Listings may be updated throughout the day if cases are adjourned or rescheduled.

Can I attend a hearing at King's Lynn Magistrates' Court as a member of the public?

Most magistrates' court hearings are open to the public unless specific reporting restrictions apply. Courtroom doors typically open around 15 minutes before the listed start time. Family proceedings are generally heard in private.

What should I do if I cannot find my case in today's listings?

If your case does not appear, contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 or check with your solicitor. Cases occasionally move to nearby courts such as Norwich Magistrates' Court or Peterborough Magistrates' Court due to scheduling requirements.

What is the single justice procedure at King's Lynn?

The single justice procedure allows a magistrate to deal with minor, non-imprisonable offences — such as TV licence evasion or minor road traffic matters — on the papers alone, without a court hearing. You will receive a notice by post explaining the charge and your options for entering a plea.