Can the public go to a court hearing?

Can the public go to a court hearing?

Except where restricted by law or a judge’s order, courtrooms are open to the public and media, and court records and exhibits are available to view or copy.

Can you view a court case?

You will only have access to the public galleries to view trials. Admittance to the galleries is free, as the Court is a public building. You may have to queue to gain admittance to a particular case if the public gallery is full.

How early should I go to court?

Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before you are scheduled to be in court. If you’re not sure what to do, go to the courtroom you are scheduled for; there may be people outside of the courtroom to help you.

How do you address a female judge?

Happily, the judiciary website has a very useful list, which notes that while magistrates can be addressed as “Your Worship”, Crown Court judges as “Your Honour” and appeal court judges as “My Lord”/”My Lady”, most judges are plain old “Sir” or “Madam”.