Jurisdictions of Magistrates and Crown Courts

M Court Def

Local courts dealing with local cases

M Court Number

160 courts England and Wales

How many cases for M court?

1.5 million a year

What cases does the M Court hear?

They try all summary cases, appropriate triable either-way, any first hearing of indictable cases, prelim matters and 10-17 Youth Court D’s.

What type of Judge sits in M Court?

District judge or non-legally qualified lay magistrates

How many C Courts?

84 courts

What cases do C Court hear?

All indictable, appropriate either way cases and appeals.

What does the C Court Judge do?

Controls the court, rules on relevant issues of law, directs jury on law and evidence and imposes a sentence if found guilty.

Who are the CPS?

Crown Prosecution Service

What do the CPS do?

Advise police on offences and evidence collection.