Magistrates' Court · West Midlands
North Staffordshire Justice Centre
The Court House, Ryecroft, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2AA
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 33 hearings
- 4 courtrooms
- First 09:30
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 15 hearings · Before: Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe JP
- 09:30First hearing******
Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe JP
- Prosecutor
- STAFPF
- 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Send by public communication network an offensive / indecent / obscene / menacing message / matter
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Breach criminal behaviour order
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe JP
- Prosecutor
- STAFPF
- 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Use threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Destroy / damage property of a value unknown; Obstruct / hinder an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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.
- 10:00Bail Variation Application******
Take a motor vehicle without the owners consent; Drive whilst disqualified; Stalking without fear / alarm / distress; Application to vary conditions of bail
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- An application to change the conditions of a defendant’s bail.
- 13:30First hearing******
Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988; Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Mr Dalton JP, Mrs Ellison JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP, Mr Nash JP, Mr Rowe 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 1 hearing · Before: Mr Dalton JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP
- 10:00Bail Application******
Intentional strangulation; Assault by beating; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Before
- Mr Dalton JP, Mr Harris JP, Mrs Law JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
Courtroom 03 12 hearings · Before: Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones JP
- 09:30First hearing******
Carried in / on a motor vehicle taken without the owners consent
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Carried in / on a motor vehicle taken without the owners consent; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Carried in / on a motor vehicle taken without the owners consent
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Assault by beating; Intentional strangulation
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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.
- 09:30First hearing******
Assault by beating; Threat to damage / destroy property; Harassment without violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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.
- 10:00Plea******
Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 10:00Plea******
Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 10:00Sentence******
Harassment without violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
- 10:00Plea******
Possess an offensive weapon in a public place; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 10:00Plea******
Conspire to produce a controlled drug of Class B - Other
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS Complex Case Unit ST5 2RY
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 13:30First hearing******
Theft - other - including theft by finding
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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.
- 13:30First hearing******
Rape a woman 16 years of age or over - SOA 2003; Rape a woman 16 years of age or over - SOA 2003; Rape a woman 16 years of age or over - SOA 2003; Sexual assault on a female; Engage in controlling / coercive behaviour in an intimate / family relationship; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Before
- Mrs Baddeley JP, Ms Galbraith JP, Mr Hough JP, Mr Jones 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 04 5 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000; Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Stalking without fear / alarm / distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Burglary dwelling - with intent to steal
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Threat to damage / destroy property; Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- STAFPF
- 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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- 15 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 6 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Intentional strangulation
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- STAFPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Driver not in position to have proper control - endorsable offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Prosecutor
- STAFPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 03 4 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Harassment without violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Intentionally / recklessly cause a public nuisance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 04 5 hearings
- 10:00Trial******
Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 10:00Trial******
Assault by beating; Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court; Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Intentional strangulation
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Exceed a 50 mph speed limit in contravention of a Local Traffic Order - automatic camera device; Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- STAFPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
- 14:00Trial******
Criminal damage to property - value under £5000
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 04
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WM
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 3 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 3 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 3 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 1 hearing
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
Courtroom 3 2 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 3
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 3
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Venue details
Opening times
Contact
Telephone
Building facilities
- Parking
The car park at NSJC is private parking. There is one disabled parking space on site which is available upon request from Stoke County Court 01782 854093. The nearest public car park is immediately adjacent to the Court house.
- Disabled access
This court has full disabled access and toilet facilities. Please note: If you are visiting the court in a medium to large size disability scooter, you will need to request a Reasonable Adjustment either before the day of your hearing or speak to a Court Clerk on the day and request that your case is heard on the ground floor.
- 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.
- Refreshments
Refreshments are available via Vending machine.
- Interview room
4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
- Video facilities
This court has 3 video link courts and a Youth Court video link facility. Court to prison video links are available on the first floor by appointment.
- Witness service
This location handles
- Crime
- Claims against employers
- Single justice procedure
- Benefits
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What this court deals with
North Staffordshire Justice Centre is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Where can I find the hearing list for North Staffordshire Justice Centre?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
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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
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