Magistrates' Court · South East
Margate Magistrates' Court
The Courthouse, Cecil Square, Margate, CT9 1RL
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 11 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 11 hearings · Before: Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
10:00Early Guilty Plea46ZY2131325******Courtroom 01Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
10:00First hearing46ZY1599626******Courtroom 01Breach sexual harm prevention order
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1599226******Courtroom 01Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00Sentence46ZY1001726******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Ketamine; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence46TS1017026******Courtroom 01Drive whilst disqualified
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Plea46ZY1362626******Courtroom 01Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Mention & Fix46YY1450026******Courtroom 01Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
14:00First hearing46ZY1602026******Courtroom 01Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver; Fail to co-operate with a preliminary test - motor vehicle offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00Sentence46ZY1893026******Courtroom 01Breach a non-molestation order - Family Law Act 1996; Breach a non-molestation order - Family Law Act 1996; Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00First hearing93JD0366126******Courtroom 01Cause serious injury by careless / inconsiderate driving; Commit an act / series of acts with intent to pervert the course of public justice; Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00Plea46YY1090826******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Campbell JP, Mr Gibbons JP, Mr Norman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 2 hearings
10:002600049820******Courtroom 1
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10:002600058927******Courtroom 1
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Magistrates Public List
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- 30 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 13 hearings · Before: Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
10:00First hearing46ZY1611826******Courtroom 01Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1700626******Courtroom 01Theft from the person of another
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1460526******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1543926******Courtroom 01Common assault; Possess a class C controlled drug
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1807526******Courtroom 01Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1566626******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Drunk and disorderly in a public place; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00Further Case Management46ZY1920126******Courtroom 01Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
10:00Hearing46ZY1983326******Courtroom 01Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Individual fail to comply with a community protection notice
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
10:00Mention46XY1723325******Courtroom 01Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child; Breach SHPO / interim SHPO; Breach SHPO / interim SHPO; Sex offenders register - fail comply with notification requirements - SOA 2003; Sex offenders register - fail comply with notification requirements - SOA 2003; Sex offenders register - fail comply with notification requirements - SOA 2003; Sex offenders register - fail comply with notification requirements - SOA 2003
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
14:00First hearing46ZY2179425******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00First hearing46ZY1610126******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00Plea46ZY1731226******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit; Driver of a vehicle fail to stop after road accident - give name and address of self and owner / vehicle details
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00First hearing93JD0652022******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Griffiths JP, Ms Kaur JP, Mrs Moyles JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
Courtroom 02 17 hearings · Before: Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
10:00Plea46XY1279726******Courtroom 02Harassment without violence; Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Plea46SJ1467826******Courtroom 02Aid / abet the driving of a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorseable offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- KENPF
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00First hearing46ZY1204526******Courtroom 02Drive a motor vehicle dangerously; Fail to stop vehicle when directed by PC / traffic warden / traffic officer / CSO engaged in regulation of road traffic; Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY2162125******Courtroom 02Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Acquire / use / possess criminal property; Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1402126******Courtroom 02Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit; Fail to co-operate with a preliminary test - motor vehicle offence; Use a motor vehicle / trailer in a condition likely to cause danger of injury
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1295226******Courtroom 02Assault / ill-treat / neglect / abandon a child / young person to cause unnecessary suffering / injury; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1481526******Courtroom 02Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal; Attempt theft of motor vehicle
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1481526******Courtroom 02Attempt theft of motor vehicle; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1855026******Courtroom 02Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1238426******Courtroom 02Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1613126******Courtroom 02Assault by beating; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1613126******Courtroom 02Assault by beating; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
10:00First hearing46ZY1393626******Courtroom 02Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Other; Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00Further Case Management46TS1005925******Courtroom 02Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
14:00First hearing46TS1015026******Courtroom 02Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate; Drive on a road a motor vehicle whilst not wearing a seat belt; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive whilst disqualified; Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00First hearing46ZY1747526******Courtroom 02Assault by beating; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
14:00First hearing46ZY1871626******Courtroom 02Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Margate Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr Abadeh JP, Mr Locsei-Campbell JP, Mr Philpot JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 1 hearing
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- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 2 hearings
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- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
10:002600077921******Courtroom 1
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