Jurisdiction of Magistrates' & Crown Court

Magistrates’ summary trials jurisdiction

Act as a court of trial to determine guilt/innocence and in the event of conviction have powers to pass sentence, subject to a maximum of 12 months imprisonment.

Magistrates’ allocation jurisdiction

Their job to conduct transfer proceedings for cases going up to the Crown Court

Magistrates’ Youth Court jurisdiction

Anyone ages 10-17 who’s accused of committing a crime is dealt with in the Youth Court, a branch of the Magistrates’ Court.

Crown Court trial jurisdiction

Indictable and TEW offences cases are tried by a single judge and a jury.

Crown Court Appeals jurisdiction

Appeals from Magistrates’ Court including appeals against conviction and/or sentence passed by the magistrates.

Crown Court Passing sentence jurisdiction

Passing sentence on cases where D has been found guilty by the magistrates but the magistrates feel that the appropriate sentence is more severe than they have power to give. In these cases, the magistrates commit D to the Crown Court for sentencing because the judge has greater powers. The judge can give longer sentences and larger fines.