Truro Crown Court

Truro Crown Court is open 8.30am to 5pm. Counter: 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday (County Court). 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 Truro Crown Court is 01872 267420. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.

Truro Crown Court is at Courts of Justice, Edward St, Truro TR1 2PB, UK. Document exchange: DX 135396 Truro 2.

There are no parking facilities available at this court. The nearest public car parks are the Edward Street car park and the Viaduct car park. Allow extra time if you are driving; public car parks near courts fill up early on sitting days.

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: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.. 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.