Magistrates' Court · South West
Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
The Court House, Newfoundland Way, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1LA
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 17 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 17 hearings
10:00Plea50DE0378126******Courtroom 01Assault by beating
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Mention50DE0616525******Courtroom 01Assault by beating
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
10:00First hearing50DE0749925******Courtroom 01Adult sexual activity with a girl under 13 family member - no penetration; Adult sexual activity with a girl under 13 family member - no penetration; Engage in sexual activity in presence of a child under 13 - offender 18 or over; Offender 18 or over cause / incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity - no penetration - SOA 2003; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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 hearing50DE0630126******Courtroom 01Common assault
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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 hearing50DE0676226******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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 hearing50DE0309026******Courtroom 01Offender 18 or over engage in non penetrative sexual activity with girl 13 to 15 - SOA 2003; Offender 18 or over engage in non penetrative sexual activity with girl 13 to 15 - SOA 2003; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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 hearing50DE0679826******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
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- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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 hearing50DE0393326******Courtroom 01Use 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; Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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 hearing50DE0290426******Courtroom 01Racially / religiously aggravated common assault / beating
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- 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.
11:00Sentence50DE0526926******Courtroom 01Attempt burglary dwelling with intent to steal; 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; Theft from a shop; Attempt burglary dwelling with intent to steal; Attempt burglary dwelling with intent to steal; Vehicle interference - motor vehicle; Vehicle interference - motor vehicle; Attempt burglary dwelling with intent to steal; Vehicle interference - motor vehicle
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
11:00Sentence50DE0520026******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
11:00Sentence50DE0411826******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
11:00Sentence50DE0438026******Courtroom 01Carried in / on a motor vehicle taken without the owners consent; Make off without making payment
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
12:00Plea50DE0222226******Courtroom 01Burglary other than dwelling - theft
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Sentence50DE0929925******Courtroom 01Racially / religiously aggravated harassment / alarm / distress by words / writing / behaviour
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence50DE0561526******Courtroom 01Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Plea50DE0459126******Courtroom 01Drive a motor vehicle dangerously; Drive whilst disqualified; Fail 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; Fail to co-operate with a preliminary test - motor vehicle offence
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 14 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 14 hearings · Before: Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
10:00Sentence50DE0115726******Courtroom 01Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence50DE0336926******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Crack Cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Heroin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence50DE0337126******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Crack Cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Crack Cocaine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence50DE0216426******Courtroom 01Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Crack Cocaine; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Heroin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence50DE0470526******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Heroin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence50EL0280526******Courtroom 01In charge of motor vehicle - alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence50DE0714824******Courtroom 01Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis
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- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
12:00Sentence50DE0533226******Courtroom 01Theft of motor vehicle; Vehicle interference - motor vehicle; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
12:00Sentence50DE0562226******Courtroom 01Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
12:00Sentence50DE0180126******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence50DE0147726******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence50DE0659626******Courtroom 01Possess an offensive weapon in a public place
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence50DE0609526******Courtroom 01Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence50DE0494926******Courtroom 01Assault by beating; Assault by beating; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Dr Andrews JP, Mrs Crawshaw JP, Mrs Welsman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 courtroom
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- Last 14:00
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Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
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- 1 courtroom
- First 14:00
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Venue details
Opening times
Court open
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
No counter service available
No counter service at this Court
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 8:30am 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
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Social security and child support
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Social security and child support
Building facilities
- No parking
There are no customer parking facilities at this venue, however paid offsite parking is available within 50m of the venue, directly adjacent to the Court.
- Disabled access
This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
- Security arch
For Safety and Security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building. We have a security arch. Please alert security if you have a pacemaker.
- Lift
The lift at the main entrance to the main floor can carry one person and wheelchair. The maximum load is 230kg or 36 stone.
- Public toilets
Available on the ground floor in the foyer at the front of the building.
- Disabled toilet
Available on the ground floor in the foyer at the front of the building
- Refreshments
A water machine is available in the main public waiting area
- Interview room
There are two private interview rooms available located opposite Court 1 and can not be booked in advance.
- Waiting Room
This building has a public waiting area on the ground floor and a separate witness waiting areas. Please ask for details.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
- Video facilities
This court has Prison Video Link facilities which is also available for conferences and legal visits.To book a booth email Southdevonmc@justice.gov.uk subject heading – Video Link Booking or telephone 01803 617898.
- Wireless network connection
No public access to WiFi available.
- Witness service
This location handles
- Crime
- Single justice procedure
- Benefits
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What this court deals with
Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Where can I find the hearing list for Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court?
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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?
Contact the court named on your paperwork and your solicitor (if you have one) as early as you can. Do not simply stay away.
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
- Hearing lists: official list page for this court on the HMCTS Court and Tribunal Hearings service. Each list shows when HMCTS updated it and when we last checked. How we get our lists.
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