West Hampshire Magistrates Court listings for Southampton Courthouse, 100 The Avenue, SO17 1EY. View today's hearing schedule, cases, and court times.
Daily Listings Summary for West Hampshire Magistrates' Court
The daily list at West Hampshire Magistrates' Court for Friday, 14th August 2026 sets out 10 cases due before the court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 12.
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 →About West Hampshire Magistrates' Court in Southampton
Southampton Courthouse — home to West Hampshire Magistrates' Court — sits at 100 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1EY, serving as the primary summary justice venue for Hampshire's largest city and its surrounding communities. The court has long operated as a cornerstone of the local criminal justice system, processing the majority of criminal cases initiated in the Southampton area before any matter proceeds to a higher jurisdiction. Located close to Southampton Central railway station and well served by First Bus routes along The Avenue corridor, it is accessible to defendants, witnesses, legal professionals, and members of the public attending hearings each week.
Court Listings and Daily Hearing Schedule
West Hampshire Magistrates' Court publishes its daily hearing lists for the following court day, allowing defendants, solicitors, and interested parties to check which courtrooms are in session and which cases are scheduled. The court sits Monday to Friday, with the building open from 9:00am to 4:30pm and telephone enquiries answered from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Listings typically cover multiple courtrooms running simultaneously, reflecting the high volume of cases processed through Southampton and the wider West Hampshire area every week.
Types of Cases Heard at West Hampshire Magistrates' Court
- Summary offences — minor criminal matters dealt with exclusively by magistrates, including road traffic offences, low-level assault, and public order incidents
- Either-way offences — cases such as theft, drug possession, and common assault where the defendant may elect trial by jury at Crown Court or accept magistrates' jurisdiction
- Indictable-only offences — serious matters such as robbery and serious violence, which are heard at this court for initial hearing and sending before transfer to Southampton Crown Court
- Single Justice Procedure (SJP) — written-only proceedings for fixed-penalty matters including TV licence evasion and minor motoring offences, handled without a public hearing
- Family and youth cases — proceedings involving children and young offenders, heard in designated family or youth court sittings
- Licensing hearings — applications and reviews relating to alcohol and entertainment licences for Southampton businesses
Getting to Southampton Courthouse
The court is straightforward to reach from across Hampshire.
By rail: Southampton Central station is approximately a 15-minute walk north along The Avenue; alternatively, Southampton Airport Parkway connects commuters from Eastleigh, Winchester, and Fareham.
By bus: Multiple First Bus services run directly along The Avenue, stopping within moments of the courthouse entrance.
By car: The M3 (Junction 14) and M27 (Junction 5) provide direct motorway access to central Southampton; the nearest public car parks include Northlands Road and The Avenue NCP. The postcode SO17 1EY is fully compatible with all satellite navigation systems.
Contact Details
- Address: Southampton Courthouse, 100 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1EY
- Enquiries (Crime Customer Service Centre): 0330 808 4407 — Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm; Saturday, 8:30am–2:00pm
- Direct court enquiries: 02380 384 200
- Email (10-digit reference numbers): [email protected]
- Email (crime, letters/numbers reference): [email protected]
- Fines and enforcement payments: 0300 123 9252
- Witness Service: 0300 332 1000
- Single Justice Service: 0300 303 0656 — Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Hampshire Magistrates' Court?
The court sits at Southampton Courthouse, 100 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1EY. It is located in the Highfield area of Southampton, north of the city centre, close to the University of Southampton campus.
What time does West Hampshire Magistrates' Court open?
The court building is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm. Phone lines for enquiries are staffed from 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays.
How do I check the West Hampshire Magistrates' Court listings for today?
The daily hearing list for West Hampshire Magistrates' Court is published here on this page each court day. Lists are updated at the end of the previous working day and show cases scheduled for the following morning and afternoon sittings. You can also view listings for nearby Portsmouth Magistrates' Court if your case is in the eastern Hampshire area.
Can members of the public attend hearings at West Hampshire Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Magistrates' courts in England and Wales are open to the public unless a specific order has been made to restrict access (for example, in youth court proceedings or where reporting restrictions apply). Visitors should arrive before the listed hearing time and report to the court usher or front desk.
What happens if my case is sent to Crown Court from West Hampshire?
Indictable-only cases and either-way cases sent for trial are transferred to Southampton Crown Court. Defendants will receive a new hearing date for the Crown Court, and bail conditions set at West Hampshire Magistrates' Court typically continue until that date.