Magistrates' Court · North East
Mid and South East Northumberland Law Courts
The Law Courts, Bedlington, NE22 7LX
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 15 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 15:30
- UK time
Courtroom 01 4 hearings · Before: Mrs Cairns JP, Mr Dawson JP, Mrs Tose JP
- 14:00First hearing******
Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Possess an offensive weapon in a public place
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Cairns JP, Mr Dawson JP, Mrs Tose JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- 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.
- 14:30Plea******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Common assault
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Cairns JP, Mr Dawson JP, Mrs Tose JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 15:00Bail Application******
Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction; Stalking without fear / alarm / distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Cairns JP, Mr Dawson JP, Mrs Tose JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- 15:30Sentence******
Harassment - breach of a restraining order on conviction
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Cairns JP, Mr Dawson JP, Mrs Tose JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Courtroom 02 11 hearings · Before: Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- 10:00Trial******
Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver; 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 a motor vehicle which had been taken without the owner's consent
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Drive a motor vehicle dangerously
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Common assault; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Theft from a shop; Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court; Theft from a shop; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- NUMPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Fitzgerald JP, Dr Hollyoak JP, Mr Separghan JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 6 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 3 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Drive whilst disqualified; Drive whilst disqualified
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00******
Application within criminal proceedings
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- 14:00Trial******
Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NECD
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 02 3 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Bail Application******
Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court; Breach a non-molestation order - Family Law Act 1996; Stalking without fear / alarm / distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- 14:00Trial******
Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NEN
- 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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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 2 1 hearing
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 2
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- No parking
There are no parking facilities available at this building other than 3 disabled bays at the front of the building. However, free public parking is available behind Lidl Supermarket, off Scalksmuhle Road, Bedlington, NE22 6BP which is a short distance from the Court.
- Disabled access
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- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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- Assistance dogs
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- Hearing Loop
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- Interview room
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- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor.
- Video facilities
Video Conference and Prison Video Link facilities
- Witness service
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- Crime
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Mid and South East Northumberland Law Courts is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Where can I find the hearing list for Mid and South East Northumberland Law Courts?
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Can I watch a hearing?
Most hearings in criminal and civil courts are open to the public, but some are private or restricted. Expect security screening on entry.
What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
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Why can’t I find my case on the list?
See our guide on why a case may not be listed. Lists are published at different times and some hearings are never published.
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.
Sources and updates
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