Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court is open 8.30am to 5pm. Counter: 10am to 2pm (for urgent applications, by prior appointment) Oriau agor y cownter: 10am – 2pm (ar gyfer ceisiadau brys,. The telephone enquiry line is open 9am to 5pm. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to get through security and find your courtroom.

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.

The enquiries number for Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court is 01685 727 600. You can also email [email protected]. Questions about listings and hearing dates go to the listing office at [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.

Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court is at Law Courts, Castle St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BU, UK. Document exchange: DX 99582 Merthyr Tydfil 2.

There is no public parking at this Court.A public car park is located very close to the court. Allow extra time if you are driving; public car parks near courts fill up early on sitting days.

Disabled access is available throughout the court. A lift is available to access courts on the first floor. No disabled parking spaces are available.. Hearing loop: This court has a hearing loop system.. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.

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.

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.

Almost everyone appearing in the Crown Court is represented. Legal aid is usually available for Crown Court cases, although you may be asked to contribute. If you have a hearing listed and no representation, contact a criminal defence firm as early as possible.

Yes. Almost all Crown Court hearings are open to the public and there is a public gallery in each courtroom. You do not need to book. Some hearings are closed or have reporting restrictions, and the usher will tell you if you cannot enter.