Going to court

We know that going to court can be a stressful experience. One of the things most people want to know is what the court looks like. To give you an idea we have put some pictures of the courtrooms and waiting areas in Dorset and Isle of Wight here for you to have a look at.

The majority of criminal cases are heard in a Magistrates' Court. A very small percentage of cases are heard in a Crown Court.