Almost every case starts in the magistrates' court, but if it is deemed serious enough, it will then be sent to the crown court
If you have been charged with an offence, your case will almost always start in the magistrates' court - but if deemed serious enough, you will be sent to the crown court. The crown court - located in over 70 centres across England and Wales - deals with the most serious criminal offences, including murder, manslaughter and rape . When you are charged you will first be sent to the magistrates' court for a first hearing, where you will appear before a magistrate or district judge.
When deciding where cases should be heard, magistrates' will follow an allocation guidelines and take into account the facts of the case, any legal complexities and potential aggravating and mitigating factors. Summary only offences are dealt with at magistrates' court . These include most motoring offences; minor criminal damage and common assault .
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