Magistrates' Court · South East
Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
The Court House, The Brook, Chatham, ME4 4JZ
Hearing lists
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 4 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
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Magistrates Public List
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- 29 hearings
- 4 courtrooms
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- Last 14:00
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Courtroom 01 7 hearings · Before: Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem JP
10:00First hearing46XY1058226******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive 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
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem 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.
10:00Mention46XY1227826******Courtroom 01Assault by beating
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
14:00First hearing46XY1576926******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem 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 hearing46XY1537826******Courtroom 01Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem 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.
14:00Plea46YY1215126******Courtroom 01Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Sentence46YY1241726******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence46YY1491726******Courtroom 01Burglary other than dwelling - theft
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Branson JP, Mrs Dench JP, Mr Maiklem JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Courtroom 02 9 hearings · Before: Mr Coxon
10:00Trial46SJ1852725******Courtroom 02Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
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- Courtroom 02
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial46SJ1838425******Courtroom 02Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required; Exceed a temporary 50mph speed restriction on a motorway in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - ACD
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial46SJ1819825******Courtroom 02Drive 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
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial46SJ1887025******Courtroom 02Drive 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
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46SJ1839125******Courtroom 02Exceed a 40 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device; Exceed a 40 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46SJ1888925******Courtroom 02Speeding - exceed 30 mph on restricted road in England - manned equipment
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46SJ1931625******Courtroom 02Exceed a temporary 50mph speed restriction on a motorway in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - ACD; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
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- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46SJ1408225******Courtroom 02Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate
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- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46SJ1425425******Courtroom 02Stop a vehicle within pedestrian crossing limits of Zebra / Puffin crossing
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mr Coxon
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 03 7 hearings · Before: Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
10:00Trial - no witnesses93JD1254425******Courtroom 03Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
10:00Trial47WS3084425******Courtroom 03Exceed a 30 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- SSXPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial - no witnesses46XY1419025******Courtroom 03Fail to attend for / remain for duration of initial assessment following test for class A drug
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
10:00Trial46XY1248726******Courtroom 03Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46YY1394526******Courtroom 03Fail to stop vehicle when directed by PC / traffic warden / traffic officer / CSO engaged in regulation of road traffic; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive a motor vehicle dangerously
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- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46SJ1827025******Courtroom 03Exceed a temporary 50mph speed restriction on a motorway in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - ACD
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Sentence46YY1475226******Courtroom 03Threat to damage / destroy property; Attempt theft - other - including by theft ' finding '; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Ms Kuku JP, Mr Tucker JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Courtroom 04 6 hearings · Before: Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
10:00Trial (Priority)46XY1166225******Courtroom 04Receiving stolen goods; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
10:00Trial (Priority)46XY1166225******Courtroom 04Handle stolen goods; Handle stolen goods; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 04
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- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
10:00Trial (Priority)46XY1866324******Courtroom 04Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
14:00Trial46YY1192826******Courtroom 04Aggravated vehicle taking - (initial taker) vehicle and property damage under £5000; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46YY1192826******Courtroom 04Aggravated vehicle taking - (being carried on) vehicle and property damage under £5000; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial46XY1658525******Courtroom 04Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Building
- Sitting at Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court
- Before
- Mrs Broughton J P, Mrs Wright JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SE
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 2 courtrooms
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Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 courtroom
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- Last 16:05
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Venue details
Opening times
Court open
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Contact
Telephone
Enquiries
Magistrates' Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
Single Justice Service
Single Justice Service Centre – If your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Enforcement
Customer Contact Centre
Witness service
Social security and child support
Enquiries
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Enquiries
Single Justice Service Centre - if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case
Enquiries
Local Admin, for all other queries, please use this email address
Enquiries
for all Family matters and divorce
Social security and child support
Building facilities
- Disabled access
Disabled access and toilet.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing Loop
Loop hearing facilities are available in Court 2.
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Private interview rooms are available in this Court.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor.
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Where can I find the hearing list for Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court and Family Court?
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What cases does a magistrates’ court hear?
Magistrates’ courts deal with the less serious criminal cases, and send more serious cases to the Crown Court for trial or sentence.
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