Southampton Magistrates' Court
Southampton (West Hampshire) Magistrates' Court. Deals with: Crime, Employment, Single justice procedure, Social security
General Info
- NameSouthampton
- TypeMagistrates
- TierFourth
- RegionWestern
- Opening TimesMonday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
Contact Info
- AddressSouthampton Courthouse 100 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1EY
- Phone0330 808 4407
- DXDX 111001 Southampton 11
- Enquiries Email[email protected]
Facilities & Accessibility
- Disabled AccessDisabled access and toilet facilities are available.
- Hearing LoopThe building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know o
- Interview RoomsThis court has interview room facilities.
- Video FacilitiesThis court has Prison Video Link facilities which is also available for conferences and legal visits, Court room hearing video facilities are also ava
Going to Southampton 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 to 4:30pm. 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
Southampton Courthouse 100 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1EY. Use the directions link above for travel and parking. Accessibility: Disabled access and toilet facilities are available..
General guidance only — not legal advice. Always check official instructions on your court letter and at GOV.UK.
Southampton Magistrates' Court listings today & tomorrow
Daily hearing lists for Southampton 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?
Southampton Magistrates' Court: common questions
What time does Southampton Magistrates' Court open?
Southampton Magistrates' Court is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm. 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 Southampton 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 Southampton Magistrates' CourtWhat is the phone number for Southampton Magistrates' Court?
The enquiries number for Southampton Magistrates' Court is 0330 808 4407. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.
Where is Southampton Magistrates' Court?
Southampton Magistrates' Court is at Southampton Courthouse 100 The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1EY. Document exchange: DX 111001 Southampton 11.
Get directionsIs Southampton Magistrates' Court accessible?
Disabled access and toilet facilities are available.. Hearing loop: The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know o. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.
Can I take my phone into Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 SouthamptonCan members of the public watch a hearing at Southampton 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.