Hearings at both court centres are open to the public unless directed otherwise by a Judge Advocate.

The courts are located on the perimeter of a military establishment. This design provides public access to the Service Courts. The public entrance is staffed by the personnel from Military Provost Guard Service who employ security screening checks as a condition of entry.

Each court centre has two court rooms with all courts holding the capability to manage any type of case within the Service Justice System. Case are listed between the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The courts do not sit on Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays.

Each court is fitted with the latest Digital Audio Recording technology, Assistive Listening devices, Digital AV/IP Evidential Presentation Systems and the latest Section 28 recording capability. We are leading the use of in-court technology for the Board members and defendants and are developing our use of AI court transcription technology throughout 2025.

Bulford Military Court Centre

A view of the Bulford Military Court Centre

Catterick Military Court Centre

A view of the Catterick Military Court Centre

Contact details

Court Administration Unit
Email: mcs-group@mod.gov.uk

Bulford Military Court Centre
Email: mcs-bul-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk

Catterick Military Court Centre
Email: cmc-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk

Court Martial Report Service
Email: mcs-cmrs-group@mod.gov.uk

Related information

• Military Court listings
• Court Martial Results
• Office of the Judge Advocate General
• Armed Forces Act 2006
• Armed Forces Act 2021
• Manual of Service Law JSP 830
• Service Police Complaints Commissioner (SPCC)