Loughborough Magistrates’ Court Listings

About Loughborough Magistrates Court

Loughborough Magistrates Court is located at 60 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AZ — the civic and legal heart of this East Midlands market town. The current court building officially opened in March 2008, replacing the town's older courthouse and bringing modern facilities to serve the communities of Loughborough and the surrounding Charnwood district. The court sits within the jurisdiction of the East Midlands region and forms a key part of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) in Leicestershire.

As a magistrates court, Loughborough hears the vast majority of criminal cases first brought before the justice system. These include motoring offences, minor assaults, theft, anti-social behaviour, drug offences, and breach of community orders. More serious indictable offences — such as robbery or serious violence — may be sent up to Leicester Crown Court for trial or sentencing.

Loughborough Magistrates Court Daily Listings

The daily listings for Loughborough Magistrates Court are published online each weekday and include:

• The defendant's full name
• The prosecuting authority (e.g. Leicestershire Police, DVLA, or the Crown Prosecution Service)
• The courtroom number and scheduled hearing time
• The case reference number

Lists for Monday sittings are published the preceding Friday. Cases involving children or youth defendants are not included in public listings. If you are looking for a specific case not shown — including overnight custody cases — you can contact the court directly during opening hours.

What Cases Are Heard at Loughborough Magistrates Court?

Loughborough Magistrates Court handles a wide range of proceedings under both criminal and civil jurisdiction:

• Summary offences — tried and sentenced solely in the magistrates court (e.g. speeding, TV licence evasion, minor theft)
• Either-way offences — can be tried at magistrates or crown court level (e.g. assault occasioning actual bodily harm, fraud, possession with intent to supply)
• Indictable offences — initial hearings and sending to Leicester Crown Court
• Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases — including speeding, council tax non-payment, and TV licence offences, decided by a single magistrate without a public hearing
• Family and civil proceedings — including debt enforcement, domestic injunctions, and licensing matters

Court Contact Details & Opening Hours

Loughborough Magistrates Court is open to members of the public and legal professionals during the following hours:

• Court open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Telephone enquiries: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm
• Phone: 0330 808 4407 / 0116 222 5700 / 0300 303 0656
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 60 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AZ

The court does not sit on weekends or public holidays. If you need to confirm whether a specific hearing is scheduled, always call ahead or check the published online listing. Records of historical proceedings are deposited with the Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Record Office at Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, LE18 2AH (Tel: 0116 257 1080).

Getting to Loughborough Magistrates Court

Loughborough is well connected by road and rail, making the court accessible for defendants, legal professionals, witnesses, and members of the public attending hearings.

By Rail

Loughborough Railway Station is served by East Midlands Railway and is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the court on Pinfold Gate. Direct services run from Leicester (approx. 15 mins), Nottingham (approx. 20 mins), and London St Pancras (approx. 90 mins via East Midlands Express).

By Road

Loughborough is situated just off the M1 motorway (Junction 23) and the A6, making it easily reachable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands. The nearest public car park to the court is the Beehive Lane Car Park (off Woodgate, Loughborough, LE11 2TY).

By Bus

Local bus services connect Loughborough town centre with surrounding villages and towns across Charnwood. The bus station is located centrally, a short walk from Pinfold Gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is in court today in Loughborough?

The daily public listings for Loughborough Magistrates Court are updated each weekday. You can view defendant names, case numbers, hearing times, and the prosecuting authority directly on this page. Lists for Monday are published the Friday before.

Can anyone attend a hearing at Loughborough Magistrates Court?

Yes. Adult magistrates court hearings are open to the public unless the court has issued reporting restrictions. You must pass through security at the entrance. Speak to reception staff on arrival and they will direct you to the relevant courtroom's public gallery.

What is the difference between a magistrates court and a crown court?

Magistrates courts — like Loughborough — handle less serious (summary) offences and the initial stages of more serious cases. Crown courts handle jury trials for serious crimes and appeals from magistrates courts. Serious cases from Loughborough are referred to Leicester Crown Court.

How do I contact Loughborough Magistrates Court about a specific case?

Call the court directly on 0330 808 4407 or email [email protected] during telephone enquiry hours (Monday–Friday, 9:15am–5:00pm). Court staff can advise on case status, reporting restrictions, and listing information not published online.

Are youth court cases listed publicly?

No. Cases involving defendants under 18 are not included in the public daily listings, in line with legal protections for young people. You can contact the court directly for general information, though detailed case information may be restricted.