Wrexham Magistrates’ Court Listings

Wrexham Magistrates' Court – Daily Hearing Schedules and Court Information

Wrexham Magistrates' Court is located at The Law Courts, Bodhyfryd, Wrexham, LL12 7BP, serving as the principal magistrates' court for the Wrexham County Borough area in North East Wales. The court handles a wide range of criminal matters including summary offences, either-way offences at the initial hearing stage, bail applications, sentencing hearings and Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases. As one of the busiest courts in the North Wales region, Wrexham Magistrates' Court processes thousands of cases each year covering offences such as assault, theft, driving offences, public order matters, regulatory breaches and housing-related prosecutions brought by Wrexham County Borough Council.

The court also operates as a hearing venue for the Wales Employment Tribunal, dealing with workplace disputes, unfair dismissal claims and discrimination cases listed separately from the criminal schedule. Custodial facilities were rebuilt at the Bodhyfryd site after cases had temporarily been redirected to Mold Magistrates' Court approximately 10 miles away, following the closure of the adjacent police station cells in 2019. The new custody suite has since restored full operational capacity to the Wrexham court building.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Wrexham Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and on Fridays from 9:30am to 4:00pm. The general enquiries line is 03308 084 407, available Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 2:00pm. A dedicated Welsh language helpline is available on 0300 303 5178. For listing enquiries, email [email protected], and for general magistrates' court queries, contact [email protected]. Postal correspondence should be directed to The Law Courts, Civic Centre, Mold, CH7 1AE.

How to Get to Wrexham Magistrates' Court

The court at Bodhyfryd is centrally located and well connected by public transport. Wrexham General railway station is roughly a 10-minute walk south of the court, with regular Transport for Wales services running from Chester, Shrewsbury, Birmingham and the North Wales coast. Wrexham Central station is slightly closer, around 8 minutes on foot, and connects to the Wrexham–Bidston line serving the Wirral and Merseyside. Wrexham Bus Station is approximately a 7-minute walk away, with local routes including the 1 (Chester–Wrexham), 2A, 5, 27 and T3 services stopping nearby. Limited pay-and-display parking is available on surrounding streets, though arriving by public transport is advisable given restricted town centre parking during court hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases are heard at Wrexham Magistrates' Court?

The court hears criminal cases including summary-only and either-way offences at first appearance. Common matters include driving offences, assault, theft, criminal damage, breach of community orders and council-led prosecutions. Single Justice Procedure cases such as TV licence evasion, minor motoring offences and rail fare evasion are also processed here. More serious indictable offences receive an initial hearing before being sent to the Crown Court, often via Mold Magistrates' Court or Mold Crown Court depending on the nature of the charge.

Can I check my Wrexham Magistrates' Court listing online?

Daily court listings for Wrexham are published by HMCTS and made available through listing services. If your case has not appeared by 5:00pm for the following day, contact the court directly on 03308 084 407 or email [email protected]. Listings are subject to change at short notice at the discretion of the court.

Is there disabled access at Wrexham Magistrates' Court?

The court provides facilities for visitors with disabilities. Assistance dogs are welcome, and Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards are available on request. Video link and Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) equipment is also installed. If you have specific access requirements, contact the court in advance on 03308 084 407 to arrange assistance.