Magistrates' Court · South West
Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
The Magistrates' Court, St John's Road, Taunton, TA1 4AX
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 15 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 15 hearings · Before: Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
10:00Plea52SG0039324******Courtroom 01Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child; Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child; Sex offenders register - fail comply with notification requirements - SOA 2003
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00First hearing52SG0235726******Courtroom 01Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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 hearing52SB0288526******Courtroom 01Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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 hearing52SG0007626******Courtroom 01Adult attempt to engage in sexual communication with a child; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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 hearing52SG0141626******Courtroom 01Assault by beating; Assault by beating
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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 hearing52SG0023426******Courtroom 01Robbery
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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 hearing52SG0171125******Courtroom 01Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine; Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Other; Possess a class C controlled drug; Possess a class C controlled drug; Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B - Ketamine; Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Other
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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 hearing52SG0224626******Courtroom 01Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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.
11:00First hearing52SG0259326******Courtroom 01Use violence to secure entry to premises; Assault by beating; Assault by beating
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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.
11:00First hearing52SG0208925******Courtroom 01Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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.
14:00Sentence52SG0115626******Courtroom 01Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence52SG0096326******Courtroom 01Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Common assault
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00First hearing52SG0194226******Courtroom 01Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence; Assault by beating
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- Courtroom 01
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- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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.
14:00First hearing52SG0195025******Courtroom 01Possess indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child; Possess an extreme pornographic image / images portraying rape; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
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- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- 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.
14:00Mention52SF0014926******Courtroom 01Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance; Fail to stop a mechanically propelled vehicle when required by constable / traffic warden; Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Alford JP, Mrs Caswell JP, Mr Palmer JP, Mr Pitman JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 1 hearing
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- Courtroom 1
Magistrates Public List
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- 24 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 24 hearings · Before: Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
10:00Sentence52SG0065126******Courtroom 01Drive whilst disqualified; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00First hearing52SG0102126******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0257626******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0240426******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop; Common assault; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0242326******Courtroom 01Sex offenders register - fail comply with notification requirements - SOA 2003
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0216626******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0148126******Courtroom 01Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0276426******Courtroom 01Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0218226******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0188726******Courtroom 01Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress; Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0084026******Courtroom 01In charge of a motor vehicle with proportion of specified controlled drug above specified limit; Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Ketamine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0187126******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0262126******Courtroom 01Drive a motor vehicle dangerously; Fail to stop a mechanically propelled vehicle when required by constable / traffic warden
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0240426******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop; Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0233326******Courtroom 01Theft 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 Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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 hearing52SG0207526******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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.
14:00Plea52SG0080526******Courtroom 01Drunk and disorderly in a public place
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Plea52SG0217025******Courtroom 01Assault by beating of an emergency worker; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Plea52SF0098126******Courtroom 01Obstruct / resist a constable in execution of duty; Assault a constable in the execution of his / her duty
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-SW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00First hearing52SG0263226******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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.
14:00First hearing52SG0225126******Courtroom 01Driver of a vehicle fail to stop after a road accident
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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.
14:00First hearing52SF0136126******Courtroom 01Attempt to possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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.
14:00First hearing52SG0262526******Courtroom 01Sexual assault on a female; Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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.
14:00First hearing52SG0262426******Courtroom 01Assault by beating of an emergency worker; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
- Before
- Mr Caraffi JP, Mr Evans JP, Mrs McInerney JP
- 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.
Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 2 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
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Courtroom 2 3 hearings
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Hearings on Tue 27 Oct Tue 27 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 hearing
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 1 1 hearing
10:002600085018******Courtroom 1
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 1
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