Criminal Law Bundle
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About Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Address
The Law Courts Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2DQ, Portsmouth PO1 2DQ
Court Type
Magistrates' Court
Opening Hours
- Court open: 8.30am to 5pm
- Counter open: Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm
- Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone
- Enquiries: 0330 808 4407
- Family court: 0239 289 3015
- Family court: 0239 289 3016
- Enquiries: contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
- Single Justice Service: SJS@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries: pmc@justice.gov.uk
Facilities at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
- Disabled access
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
- Assistance dogs
- Interview room
- Hearing Loop
- Baby changing facility
- No parking
- Refreshments
- Video facilities
- Witness service
Magistrates' Court · Portsmouth
Preparing a bundle for a hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Criminal cases at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court are governed by the Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, in force since 6 October 2025. The prosecution leads on the papers, but there are defence deadlines to know if your case is heard in Portsmouth.
Where criminal cases begin
Virtually all criminal cases start in a magistrates' court, and around 95% are completed there. More serious cases go on to the Crown Court for trial or for sentence.
Sources: Judiciary of England and Wales: About Magistrates' courts (opens in a new tab)
Initial details of the prosecution case
The prosecutor must serve initial details of the prosecution case on the court no later than the start of the day of the first hearing. If you ask for them, they must be served on you by then too; if not, they must be made available to you at or before that time.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 8.2 (opens in a new tab)
Defence statement and defence witness notice
On a not guilty plea, a defence statement is optional in a magistrates' court, but if you give one it must be within 14 days of the prosecutor's initial disclosure. A defence witness notice is required within the same 14 days, whether or not you give a defence statement.
Sources: Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, s 6 (opens in a new tab); Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 15.4 (opens in a new tab); CPIA 1996 (Defence Disclosure Time Limits) Regulations 2011, reg 2 (opens in a new tab)
Appealing to the Crown Court
An appeal against conviction or sentence is started by serving an appeal notice not more than 15 business days after sentence — or sooner, from the date sentence is deferred or the case is committed for sentence, if either happens first.
Sources: Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, rule 34.2 (opens in a new tab)
BundleCreator can help you keep your own copy of the papers you have been served, and any references or notes you want to rely on, in a clear indexed order. It does not replace the material served by the prosecution, or advice from a solicitor.
General information about the published rules, checked against the sources above on 7 October 2026. Any direction made in your own case takes priority. This is not legal advice: if you are unsure what applies to you, speak to a solicitor or an advice service.
Bundle Templates for Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
BundleCreator includes pre-loaded templates for the case types heard at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Choose a practice area to get started.
Guides for Hearings at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Step-by-step guidance for the case types heard at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, written for litigants in person and legal professionals.
Criminal
Criminal Court Bundle: Complete Preparation Guide for Crown Court and Magistrates' Court (2026)
Comprehensive guide to criminal court bundles for Crown Court trials, PTPH hearings, sentencing, and appeals. Covers Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, prosecution vs defence bundles, Defence Case Statements, sentencing bundles, and Court of Appeal requirements.
16 min readCriminal
Defence Case Statement: How to Prepare and Present It Effectively
Practical guide to preparing a Defence Case Statement under CrimPR Part 15. Covers mandatory content, time limits, consequences of late service, and how to organise supporting evidence in your defence bundle.
12 min readCriminal
PTPH Hearing Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare
Step-by-step guide to preparing a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing bundle. Covers the PTPH form, key directions, prosecution evidence, defence requirements, and how to organise documents for the Crown Court.
11 min readCriminal
Crown Court Appeal Bundle: How to Prepare Grounds and Evidence
Guide to preparing a Crown Court appeal bundle for the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Covers grounds of appeal, leave to appeal, fresh evidence applications, and Criminal Appeal Act 1968 requirements.
13 min readCriminal
Sentencing Hearing Bundle: Organising Mitigation Evidence for Court
How to prepare a sentencing hearing bundle with mitigation evidence. Covers character references, pre-sentence reports, medical evidence, employment records, and Sentencing Council guidelines compliance.
10 min readGetting to Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Parking and public transport options near the court. Always confirm parking time limits and policies on the day before leaving your vehicle — supermarket policies change and ANPR fines are common.
On-site parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however, paid offsite parking is available within 100 yards in the Isambard Brunel Car Park.
Free short-stay parking within 500 m
Typical policies — confirm signage on arrival. Most require proof of in-store purchase.
Co-op Food
154 m · 2 minWinston Churchill Avenue PO1 2LX
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Free parking further out (500 m – 1.5 km)
A short walk further but still a practical option if closer bays are full.
Tesco
576 m · 7 minCrasswell Street PO1 1RS
Tesco typically offers 90 min – 2 hr free parking; longer at superstores
Asda
835 m · 10 minSomers Road North PO1 1SL
Asda typically offers 90 min – 3 hr free parking
Co-op Food
1.0 km · 13 min125 Queen Street PO1 3HY
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Co-op Food
1.1 km · 13 min155,157,159 Fawcett Road PO4 0DH
Co-op typically allows free short-stay parking — varies by store
Supermarket parking policies are typical brand policies — many stores enforce time limits via ANPR cameras, and rules can vary between stores. Always check the signage at the entrance before parking and keep your in-store receipt.
Nearest stations
- 266 m · 3 min
Portsmouth and Southsea
Train station
- 1.2 km · 14 min
Fratton
Train station
- 1.3 km · 16 min
Portsmouth Harbour
Train station
Nearest bus stops
- St. Lukes School125 m
- Middle Street139 m
- Isambard Brunel Road159 m
- Winston Churchill Avenue172 m
Walking times assume an average pace of around 5 km/h. Allow extra time at peak hours and for security checks at the court entrance. Data sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Accessibility and disabled facilities
Facilities published by HMCTS for this hearing centre. Contact the court in advance if you need to arrange reasonable adjustments.
Disabled access
Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. Parking can be arranged by contacting the court Security in advance.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
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How to Prepare Your Bundle
1
Choose Your Case Type
Select the practice area that matches your hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Pre-loaded templates guide you through the required documents.
2
Upload & Organise
Upload your documents, drag and drop them into the correct order, and use our built-in editor for witness statements and position statements.
3
Export & File
Export a paginated, indexed, bookmarked PDF ready to file at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Continuous or sectional numbering to suit your court's preference.
Bundle FAQs for Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Common questions about preparing court bundles for this hearing centre
For a hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, you typically need your claim form, witness statements, correspondence, and documentary evidence. The specific documents depend on the type of case. BundleCreator provides templates across multiple practice areas to help you organise your bundle.
By phone: Enquiries: 0330 808 4407 · Family court: 0239 289 3015. By email: Enquiries: contactcrime@justice.gov.uk · Single Justice Service: SJS@justice.gov.uk. Address: The Law Courts Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2DQ.
BundleCreator starts at £34.99 per bundle on a Pay-As-You-Go basis — no subscription required. Monthly plans start from £24.99 for higher-volume users. All plans include pre-loaded templates, automatic pagination, and PDF export.
BundleCreator is designed to format bundles according to court requirements, including Practice Direction 27A for Family Court proceedings and Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure. The software handles pagination, indexing, and bookmarking. Courts accept bundles in standard PDF format, which is the format BundleCreator exports.
Court office hours at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court: Court open: 8.30am to 5pm; Counter open: Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm; Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Hearing times vary by listing — always check your hearing notice for the scheduled start time.
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