Huntingdon Magistrates' Court
Huntingdon Law Courts. Deals with: Crime, Domestic violence
General Info
- NameHuntingdon
- TypeMagistrates
- TierFourth
- RegionSouth East
- Opening TimesMonday to Friday 9am until 5pm
Contact Info
- AddressWalden Rd, Huntingdon, PE29 3DW
- Phone01223 376000
- Enquiries Email[email protected]
Facilities & Accessibility
- Disabled AccessThis building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing
- Hearing LoopLoop hearing facility are available in all courts.
- Interview RoomsThis court have 10 private interview rooms.
- Video FacilitiesCourt/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
- RefreshmentsCurrently there are no facilities for refreshments on site.
Going to Huntingdon Magistrates' Court
When to arrive
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to clear security and find your courtroom. The building is open Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm. Check the daily court lists on arrival to confirm your courtroom number.
What to bring
Bring photo ID, any paperwork or letters about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Phones must usually be switched off in the courtroom.
Do you need a lawyer?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for anything that could lead to a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. The duty solicitor scheme covers many first hearings and you may be eligible for legal aid. See the legal help below or speak to a solicitor as early as possible.
Getting there
Walden Rd, Huntingdon, PE29 3DW. Use the directions link above for travel and parking. Accessibility: This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing.
General guidance only — not legal advice. Always check official instructions on your court letter and at GOV.UK.
Huntingdon Magistrates' Court listings today & tomorrow
Daily hearing lists for Huntingdon Magistrates' Court by courtroom, time and case reference, updated from official HM Courts & Tribunals Service sources through the sitting day.
Lists change at short notice. Always confirm your courtroom and time from the daily list on arrival. Free email alerts are available on the listings page. How busy is this court?
Huntingdon Magistrates' Court: common questions
What time does Huntingdon Magistrates' Court open?
Huntingdon Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to get through security and find your courtroom.
How do I find out which courtroom my case is in at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
Check the daily court list. It is published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service the working day before and shows each case by courtroom, time and case reference. On the day, the same list is displayed on screens inside the building and ushers can direct you. Cases are sometimes moved between courtrooms at short notice, so check again when you arrive.
See today's listings for Huntingdon Magistrates' CourtWhat is the phone number for Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
The enquiries number for Huntingdon Magistrates' Court is 01223 376000. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.
Where is Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
Huntingdon Magistrates' Court is at Walden Rd, Huntingdon, PE29 3DW.
Get directionsIs Huntingdon Magistrates' Court accessible?
This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing. Hearing loop: Loop hearing facility are available in all courts.. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.
Can I take my phone into Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Phones go through the security scanner on the way in and must be switched off or silent inside the courtroom. Recording, photographing or filming anything inside a court building is a criminal offence. Some courts ask you to hand phones in at the public gallery door for certain trials.
What should I bring to a hearing at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
Photo ID, any letter or paperwork about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Allow time for security: bags are searched and sharp objects, glass and aerosols are not allowed in.
Do I need a solicitor at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for any charge that could carry a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. A duty solicitor is available at court for first hearings in many cases, and legal aid depends on the seriousness of the charge and your income. Contact a criminal defence firm before your hearing if you can.
Criminal defence solicitors near HuntingdonCan members of the public watch a hearing at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Almost all magistrates' court hearings are open to the public and there is a public gallery in each courtroom. You do not need to book. Youth court hearings and some family matters are private. and the usher will tell you if you cannot enter.