Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·20 Cases Listed
Exeter Magistrates' Court listings for today and this week. View daily hearing schedules, case information, and court times for North & East Devon at Heavitree Road.
On Tuesday, 29th September 2026, Exeter Magistrates' Court has 20 cases entered on its published schedule.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 14:00.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtroom 05.
Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.
Exeter Magistrates' Court is scheduled to hear a case at 10:00 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 05. The court schedule names *******, Joshua in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 500189726. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 05. Named on today's list for this case is ******, Mathew, bearing case reference number 500162026.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. This hearing concerns ****, Kieran, bearing case reference number 500783425. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 05. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Martin, bearing case reference number 500811324. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Weslley, bearing case reference number 500672926.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 05. The person due before the court is *******, Dillon, bearing case reference number 500617126. Almost every criminal case in England and Wales starts life in a magistrates' court.
The matter is down for 14:00 in courtroom 05. The defendant named in this listing is ****, Luke, bearing case reference number 500258226. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 05. The listing records the defendant as ******, Eglantin, bearing case reference number 500517325.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. The court schedule names *****, Alexander in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 500453626. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 05. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Sean, bearing case reference number 500641025. There is no jury in a magistrates' court: cases are decided by magistrates or a district judge.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. This hearing concerns ********, Ryan, bearing case reference number 500445126.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 05. Appearing before the court in this matter is *****, Jamie, bearing case reference number 500637226. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
The matter is down for 14:00 in courtroom 05. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Sonny, bearing case reference number 500674526. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 05. The person due before the court is ********, Freya, bearing case reference number 500674326.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Erica, bearing case reference number 500216726. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 05. The listing records the defendant as ****, Marshall, bearing case reference number 500578826. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. The court schedule names *******, Wayne in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 500667726.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 05. Named on today's list for this case is ********, Sarah, bearing case reference number 500647026. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 05. This hearing concerns ******, Simon, bearing case reference number 500402026. The great majority of criminal cases are dealt with entirely in the magistrates' courts.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 05. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Thomas, bearing case reference number 500256126.
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Exeter Magistrates' Court, officially known as Exeter Magistrates' Court – North and East Devon, publishes daily hearing schedules covering criminal and civil matters across the North and East Devon jurisdiction. Court listings are updated each day through the HMCTS Xhibit digital display system and typically include the defendant's name, scheduled hearing time, and allocated courtroom number. If you need to check whether a specific case is listed, the schedule for Exeter magistrates' court this week is refreshed regularly to reflect any late additions or amendments made by court administration.
The courthouse is situated at The Court House, Heavitree Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LS, approximately half a mile east of Exeter city centre. Postal correspondence should be directed to Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1UH. The court's location code is 1300 and its DX address is 98440 Exeter 2.
The court building is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone enquiries are answered between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Counter services are available by appointment only.
Heavitree Road is one of Exeter's main arterial routes and is well served by public transport. Several Stagecoach bus services run along Heavitree Road, providing direct connections to Exeter city centre, Exeter St David's railway station, and Exeter Central station. From Exeter St David's, the court is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short bus journey. For those driving, on-street parking around Heavitree Road is limited and subject to residents' permit restrictions. Pay-and-display car parks on Southernhay and King William Street are the nearest public options, both within a 10-minute walk. The court sits directly opposite the University of Exeter's St Luke's Campus, which can serve as a useful landmark.
As a magistrates' court serving the North and East Devon area, this venue handles a broad range of proceedings. Criminal matters include summary offences such as common assault, drink-driving, shoplifting, criminal damage, and public order offences. The court also conducts first hearings and case allocation for either-way offences, which may subsequently be committed to Exeter Crown Court for trial or sentencing. Bail applications, warrant hearings, and breach proceedings are heard regularly throughout each sitting day.
Beyond criminal work, the court deals with civil and regulatory matters including council tax liability orders, TV licensing prosecutions, and certain family proceedings. Cases referred through the Single Justice Procedure are handled separately and cover low-level, non-imprisonable offences such as railway fare evasion and minor motoring charges.
Exeter has a long judicial history stretching back centuries. Criminal proceedings were historically conducted at Exeter Castle, also known as Rougemont Castle, which served as the city's principal court venue for both assizes and petty sessions. As caseloads grew during the 20th century, dedicated magistrates' court facilities were established along Heavitree Road to separate summary justice from the more serious Crown Court work. The modern Exeter Law Courts complex at Southernhay Gardens opened in 2004 to house Crown Court and County Court hearings, while the magistrates' court continued to operate from its Heavitree Road site. The Central Devon Magistrates' Court, also previously located on Heavitree Road, was closed in 2019 and its caseload consolidated into the North and East Devon bench.
Defendants and legal professionals attending courts elsewhere in Devon may also need listings for Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court, which covers the South Devon area, or Barnstaple Magistrates' Court for cases originating in North Devon.
Most morning hearings are listed for 10:00am, with afternoon sessions typically starting at 2:00pm. Arrival at least 30 minutes before your scheduled hearing is recommended to allow time for security screening and check-in with the court clerk.
Daily court listings for Exeter are published on this page and updated throughout the day. You can also contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 or email nedmc@justice.gov.uk for confirmation of upcoming hearings.
On-street parking on Heavitree Road is restricted. The closest public car parks are on Southernhay and King William Street, both a short walk away. Pre-booking a private parking space through services like JustPark is another option, particularly during busy court days.
Bring your court summons or postal requisition, photographic identification, and any documents your solicitor has asked you to provide. All visitors must pass through a security check upon entry. Mobile phones must be switched off inside courtrooms.