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Criminal Law
Updated 2026-05-22
Magistrates' vs Crown Court allocation
Where will your criminal case be tried — and do you have a right of election?
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When to use this tool
You've been charged with an offence and want to understand which court hears it and whether you can elect.
Magistrates' vs Crown Court allocation
Check the offence in the Indictable Offences (Mode of Trial) listing in the Criminal Procedure Rules, or look up the section of the relevant statute.