County Court · South West
Taunton Crown, County and Family Court
(Currently Closed for building works), The Shire Hall, Taunton, TA1 4EU
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Crown Daily List
Updated by HMCTS (opens in a new tab): . We last checked: .
- 9 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last NOT BEFORE 10:45 am
- UK time
Court 1 7 hearings · Before: Mr Recorder D Chidgey
10:00For Application under the Proceeds of Crime Act 200252SE0085423First name withheld, SLADECourt 1
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
10:00Further Case Management52SF0199825First name withheld, BEDFORDCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
10:15For Sentence52SG0053824******Court 1Reporting restrictions may applyDefendant to be produced
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:45For Sentence52SF0015525First name withheld, SHELDONCourt 1Defendant to be produced
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
11:00For Trial52SJ0166623First name withheld, SMITHCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The evidence is heard and the court decides whether the charge is proved. A "floater" has no fixed start and may be called on at short notice when a courtroom is free.
NOT BEFORE 02:00 pmFor ApplicationU20260531******Court 1
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- What this usually means
- A hearing to decide a specific application made to the court.
NOT BEFORE 10:45 amBreach of OrderS20250067First name withheld, SHELDONCourt 1
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- What this usually means
- The court considers an alleged breach of a court order.
Court 5 2 hearings · Before: His Honour Judge P Cook
10:00For Sentence52SG0199426First name withheld, MILLERCourt 5Defendant to be produced
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:30For Trial52SF0073926******Court 5Reporting restrictions may apply
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The evidence is heard and the court decides whether the charge is proved. A "floater" has no fixed start and may be called on at short notice when a courtroom is free.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Crown Daily List
Updated by HMCTS (opens in a new tab): . We last checked: .
- 23 hearings
- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last NOT BEFORE 12:30 pm
- UK time
Court 1 7 hearings · Before: Mr Recorder D Chidgey
10:15Committal for Sentence52SG0207826First name withheld, BRYANTCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
11:30Committal for Sentence52SF0111426First name withheld, EDWARDSCourt 1Defendant to be produced
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
12:00For Sentence52SG0151826First name withheld, REDDINGCourt 1Defendant to be produced
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
12:30Further Case Management52SG0142926First name withheld, GOODMANCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
12:30For Mention52SF0130225First name withheld, JONESCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
12:30For Sentence52SF0174224First name withheld, HUGHESCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
12:30For Sentence52SB0220925First name withheld, HUGHESCourt 1All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 1
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- Mr Recorder D Chidgey
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
Court 5 16 hearings · Before: His Honour Judge P Cook
10:00Plea and Trial Preparation52SG0265426First name withheld, NAIDOOCourt 5Defendant via CVP
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
10:15Further Case Management52SG0201426******Court 5Reporting restrictions may applyDefendant via CVP
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
10:30Plea and Trial Preparation52SG0265626First name withheld, GIBBONSCourt 5Defendant via CVP
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
10:30For Trial52SF0073926******Court 5Reporting restrictions may apply
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The evidence is heard and the court decides whether the charge is proved. A "floater" has no fixed start and may be called on at short notice when a courtroom is free.
10:45Plea and Trial Preparation52SG0266226First name withheld, WESTCOTTCourt 5Defendant via CVP
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
11:00Plea and Trial Preparation52SG0257226First name withheld, ROST-ALDRIDGE, First name withheld, MOXEYCourt 5
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
11:45For Mention52SF0059026******Court 5Reporting restrictions may apply
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
11:45For Application to Break Fixture52SF0007722******Court 5Reporting restrictions may apply
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
12:00For Mention52SF0200325First name withheld, ORCHARDCourt 5
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
12:00Further Case Management52SG0290322******Court 5Reporting restrictions may applyProsecution via CVP
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
12:15Plea and Trial Preparation52SJ0153426First name withheld, ROWLEYCourt 5Defendant to be produced
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- The first Crown Court hearing: the defendant is asked to plead and the court sets a timetable for the case.
12:15Further Case Management52SG0310224First name withheld, BURBIDGECourt 5Prosecution via CVP
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
12:30For Plea52SF0106526First name withheld, BARBERCourt 5All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00For Sentence52SF0008526First name withheld, KELLAWAY, First name withheld, HAMILTONCourt 5
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
15:00Committal for Sentence52SB0048024First name withheld, CHURCHCourt 5All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Crown Prosecution Service
- What this usually means
- A case sent from the magistrates’ court to the Crown Court so the Crown Court can decide the sentence.
NOT BEFORE 12:30 pmBreach of Suspended SentenceS20260056First name withheld, CLARKCourt 5All parties to attend
- Courtroom
- Court 5
- Building
- Taunton Sitting At Worle
- Before
- His Honour Judge P Cook
- Prosecutor
- Other Prosecutor
First names are masked: defendants appear as ******, or ****** SURNAME where the list gives one. Lists can change at short notice, so check the official list before you travel.
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Check you have the right building
Other courts close by, so you can be sure which one is on your paperwork:
- Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre – The Magistrates' Court, St John's Road, Taunton, TA1 4AX (0.2 km away)
Before you go
- Bring your court paperwork and photo ID.
- Expect airport-style security. Leave sharp or prohibited items at home.
- If you will be late or cannot attend, contact the court and your solicitor as soon as possible.
- Mobile phones must usually be silent, and recording is not allowed.
Venue details
Opening times
Court open
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Counter open
Please see Taunton Magistrates Court information
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Contact
Telephone
Crown court
Enquiries
Enquiries
National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm
Family public law (children in care)
Paper process
Enquiries
Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
Family public law (children in care)
Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
Enquiries
For contact outside of court telephone answering times
Family public law (children in care)
Paper process including C100 applications
Family public law (children in care)
Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
Adoption
Crown court
Breathing space enquiries
Mediation
Building facilities
- No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available within 500m of the Court, Crescent car park, Tangier car park, Enfield car park. There is limited parking on site for blue badge holders.
- Disabled access
This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
- 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
1. For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have pacemaker.
- Lift
Please note; the lift is currently out of action due to building works.
- Public toilets
Available on the ground floor
- Disabled toilet
Available on the ground floor and first floor.
- Refreshments
Hot and cold drinks vending machines are available on the ground floor.
- Interview room
Consultation rooms are available at this court
- Waiting Room
1. This building has a public waiting area on the ground floor and a separate witness waiting area. Please ask for details. 2. This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
- Video facilities
1. Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
- Wireless network connection
Wi-Fi is available to criminal professional users only.
This location handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Single justice procedure
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What this court deals with
Taunton Crown, County and Family Court is classed as: County Court.
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For journalists and observers
Check any reporting restrictions before publishing, and confirm details with the court. See our journalist guide and the public gallery guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Taunton Crown, County and Family Court?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for Taunton Crown, County and Family Court.
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.
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.
- Venue details: official Find a court or tribunal page (dataset checked 2026-10-04), live details last checked 13 Oct 2026.
- Court information is based on HM Courts & Tribunals Service data. Used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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