Crown Court

The Crown Court deals with all crime committed for trial by Magistrates Courts. Cases for trial are heard before a judge and jury. The Crown Court also acts as an appeal Court for cases heard and dealt with by the Magistrates. The Crown Court can also deal with some civil and family matters.
The Crown Court is divided into tiers, depending on the type of work dealt with.
First Tier

Defended High Court Civil work.

All classes of offence in criminal proceedings.

Committals for sentence from the Magistrates' Court.

Appeals against convictions and sentences imposed at Magistrates' Court.

Second Tier

All classes of offence in criminal proceedings.

Committals for sentence from Magistrates' Court.

Appeals against convictions and sentences imposed at Magistrates' Court.

Third Tier

Class 4 offences only in criminal proceedings.

Committals for sentence from Magistrates' Court.

Appeals against convictions and sentences.