How to find out what court a case is being heard in?

54and56

Hi all,

I want to attend a case being heard by Ms Justice Baker in the High Court this Friday.

Is there an online schedule of cases I can reference which will tell me:-

1. What time the case is being heard?
2. What court # the case is being heard in?

I searched the courts service and can find info on the case, who the solicitors are etc etc but I can't find the time or location of the hearing scheduled for Friday.

Any suggestions where I can get this info from?

CIARAN_BOYLE

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Hi all,

I want to attend a case being heard by Ms Justice Baker in the High Court this Friday.

Is there an online schedule of cases I can reference which will tell me:-

1. What time the case is being heard?
2. What court # the case is being heard in?

I searched the courts service and can find info on the case, who the solicitors are etc etc but I can't find the time or location of the hearing scheduled for Friday.

Any suggestions where I can get this info from?

If you walk in the door of the courts you will see a sign saying what court # the different judges are in. As to what time well it never runs to schedule. Usually they work through a list so you might find a list of cases the judge is hearing that day online and have to guess a time from that.

Miaireland

The court diary will give you the day the case is meant to be heard. Depending on where it is on that days list it may or may not be heard that day. This is because some cases last longer than others.

On the day of the case you will see a sign what court the judge is in, then it is really a case of waiting and seeing if you cases will come up.


Might be worth bring a copy of the court listing with you so you can have some idea where your case is in relation to the one going on at the time.

54and56

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

If you walk in the door of the courts you will see a sign saying what court # the different judges are in.

Thanks Ciaran,

Previously I went in through the secure "public" entrance where your bags get screened and you then walk directly out into a courtyard which is full of cars etc. There was never any sign or list of cases there directing visitors where to go.

Am I using the right entrance?

CIARAN_BOYLE

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Thanks Ciaran,

Previously I went in through the secure "public" entrance where your bags get screened and you then walk directly out into a courtyard which is full of cars etc. There was never any sign or list of cases there directing visitors where to go.

Am I using the right entrance?

I don't think so. I walked in a main door off the street and into into a lobby which had signs up but its been a few years since I've done that.

54and56

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

I don't think so. I walked in a main door off the street and into into a lobby which had signs up but its been a few years since I've done that.

That might explain a few things so!!

54and56

Miaireland wrote: »

On the day of the case you will see a sign what court the judge is in, then it is really a case of waiting and seeing if you cases will come up.


Might be worth bring a copy of the court listing with you so you can have some idea where your case is in relation to the one going on at the time.

Thanks Mia,

So if I find out which court # its being heard in and lets say its scheduled to be heard at 11am is it ok for me to enter the court at 10:45 or do I need to wait for someone to come out and invite whoever is there for ABC Vs XYZ to enter the court?

GM228

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

I don't think so. I walked in a main door off the street and into into a lobby which had signs up but its been a few years since I've done that.

The main door is no longer used, the public entrance is as per JSJs photo.

Depending on the court you can also enter on Chancery Place.

Miaireland

Je_suis_Jean wrote:

So if I find out which court # its being heard in and lets say its scheduled to be heard at 11am is it ok for me to enter the court at 10:45 or do I need to wait for someone to come out and invite whoever is there for ABC Vs XYZ to enter the court?

I would suggest being there early. Some cases may attract a crowd. Once the courtroom/Gallery is open take a seat.

There should be porters around who will be able to direct you to the correct room.

54and56

Thanks guys,

So I'll get there early and suss out what court its in.

Can anyone confirm if its ok to enter the courtroom when the door is closed or do I need to wait for someone to open it?

coylemj

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Can anyone confirm if its ok to enter the courtroom when the door is closed or do I need to wait for someone to open it?

Courtroom doors are usually closed so the proceedings are not disturbed by noise from the public areas, you'll need to check if it's unlocked and if it is, it's ok to enter, unless you can see an 'In Camera' notice.

Losty Dublin

Not to sound impertinent or smart or anything but there is a good chance that Justice Baker won't be hearing cases this Friday. If it's her personally that you want to watch then you may be disappointed on the day.

patsypantaloni

The legal diary for the next day is published at 4:30pm the previous evening so you should be able to check out on Thursday evening when and where the case you're following is being heard:
http://www.courts.ie/legaldiary.nsf/TodaysCases?OpenView

54and56

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Not to sound impertinent or smart or anything but there is a good chance that Justice Baker won't be hearing cases this Friday. If it's her personally that you want to watch then you may be disappointed on the day.

Yes it is her I want to see. Is she not scheduled to be hearing cases this Friday?

54and56

patsypantaloni wrote: »

The legal diary for the next day is published at 4:30pm the previous evening so you should be able to check out on Thursday evening when and where the case you're following is being heard:
http://www.courts.ie/legaldiary.nsf/TodaysCases?OpenView

That's EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Thanks very much Patsy.

hullaballoo

GM228 wrote: »

The main door is no longer used, the public entrance is as per JSJs photo.

The main door into the round hall was re-opened in 2012(?) and there is security there for the public to enter.

Depending on the court you can also enter on Chancery Place.

Only the main entrance into the round hall and the one at Áras Uí Dálaigh are available to the public. The Chancery Street entrance and the one at the Luas stop are reserved for lawyers only and yes, that is strictly enforced and monitored by security staff.

I had a student with me one day and let her in via the back gate and got a bollocking off security. Apparently they have withdrawn access for other lawyers previously for similar infractions.