Medway Chatham Magistrates’ Court Listings

Medway Chatham Magistrates' Court Listings

View today's Medway Magistrates Court listings for Chatham. Check daily case schedules, defendant names, hearing times & courtroom details for ME4.

Court Listings for Today

Friday, 14th August 2026

38 Cases Listed

Daily Listings Summary for Medway Chatham Magistrates' Court

Today's published schedule for Medway Chatham Magistrates' Court, dated Friday, 14th August 2026, records 38 cases.

Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00.

Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

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.

The case list for Medway Chatham Magistrates' Court shows this matter timetabled for 10:00 in court number 7. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Adina, bearing case reference number 2600069120.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 12. The listing records the defendant as *******, Samantha, bearing case reference number 2600069163. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 6. The court schedule names *******, Oliver in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 2600069155. The great majority of criminal cases are dealt with entirely in the magistrates' courts.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 8. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Kelly, bearing case reference number 2600069198.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 2. This hearing concerns *******, Lisa, bearing case reference number 2600051035. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 4. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Karen, bearing case reference number 2600069104. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 6. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Mathew, bearing case reference number 2500023382.
The matter is down for 11:00 in courtroom 10. The person due before the court is *****, Mitchell, bearing case reference number 2500111346. There is no jury in a magistrates' court: cases are decided by magistrates or a district judge.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 8. The defendant named in this listing is *******, Adewale, bearing case reference number 2600064269. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 11. The listing records the defendant as ******, Adam, bearing case reference number 2600070730.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 10. The court schedule names ******, Romana in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 2600069244. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 10. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Arafat, bearing case reference number 2600051043. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
Proceedings here are timed for 11:00 in court 6. This hearing concerns ******, Nicola, bearing case reference number 2500018443.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 10. Appearing before the court in this matter is *****, Mitica, bearing case reference number 2600069082. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 7. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Tommy. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 12. The person due before the court is *******, Lorcan, bearing case reference number 2600069171.
Proceedings here are timed for 11:00 in court 12. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Bertie, bearing case reference number 2500111354. The great majority of criminal cases are dealt with entirely in the magistrates' courts.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 5. The listing records the defendant as ****, Ted, bearing case reference number 2600050861. Almost every criminal case in England and Wales starts life in a magistrates' court.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 2. The court schedule names ****, Jody in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 2600008075.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 2. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Dean, bearing case reference number 2600051094. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 6. This hearing concerns *****, Zina, bearing case reference number 2600069090. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 1. Appearing before the court in this matter is **********, Nathan, bearing case reference number 2600069058.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 9. The individual answering to this matter is *****, Zack. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
The matter is down for 14:00 in courtroom 7. The person due before the court is ****, Dean. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 10. The defendant named in this listing is ****, Alexander, bearing case reference number 2600070587.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 8. The listing records the defendant as ******, Vicky. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 6. The court schedule names ******, Alexander in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 2600064218. Magistrates' courts hear the less serious criminal matters and send the gravest cases up to the Crown Court.
The matter is down for 11:00 in courtroom 6. Named on today's list for this case is *******, Reece, bearing case reference number 2500111281.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 6. This hearing concerns ****, Sammy-jo, bearing case reference number 2600069074. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 3. Appearing before the court in this matter is *********, Emma. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
Proceedings here are timed for 14:00 in court 9. The individual answering to this matter is *****, Antony, bearing case reference number 2600042982.
The matter is down for 14:00 in courtroom 8. The person due before the court is ******, Gary, bearing case reference number 2400082875. Almost every criminal case in England and Wales starts life in a magistrates' court.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 8. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Victoria, bearing case reference number 2600069147. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 2. The listing records the defendant as *****, Dean, bearing case reference number 2600069228.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 9. The court schedule names *****, Costel in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 2600069139. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
The matter is down for 11:00 in courtroom 3. Named on today's list for this case is *******, Peter, bearing case reference number 2500111303. There is no jury in a magistrates' court: cases are decided by magistrates or a district judge.
Proceedings here are timed for 10:00 in court 10. This hearing concerns ******, Radoslav, bearing case reference number 2600069252.
The matter is down for 10:00 in courtroom 11. Appearing before the court in this matter is *****, Kelly, bearing case reference number 2600051051. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
⚠️ Important Notice: Court listings are subject to change at short notice. Hearing times may be amended by the court. Please verify all details with the court directly before attending.

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About Medway Magistrates' Court, Chatham

Medway Magistrates' Court and Family Court sits at the heart of the Medway towns, serving one of the largest urban communities in the South East of England. Located on The Brook in Chatham, Kent — postcode ME4 4JZ — the court handles a wide range of criminal, civil, and family proceedings for residents across Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham, Strood, and the wider Medway district. The court can be reached directly on 01634 830 232, with family court matters directed to [email protected].

Medway has a rich legal and maritime history — as a former Royal Dockyard town, Chatham has long required a robust local justice system to serve its working population. Today, the magistrates' court continues that tradition by processing hundreds of cases each week across multiple courtrooms, sitting six days a week including Saturdays. Daily listings are published in advance so that defendants, legal representatives, journalists, and members of the public can check scheduled hearings.

Medway Magistrates Court Daily Listings

The Medway (Chatham) Magistrates Court listings are updated daily and typically published by the end of each working day for the following day's sittings. Monday listings (and Saturday listings where applicable) are made available on the preceding Friday. Each listing entry includes the defendant's full name, prosecuting authority (such as Kent Police or the Crown Prosecution Service), courtroom number, hearing time, and case reference number. Cases involving children or overnight custody cases are not included in the public listings in line with national HMCTS policy.

If a listing is not visible for a particular date, it may indicate no sittings are scheduled — you can confirm this by contacting the court directly. Listings are accessible free of charge and are designed to support open justice and public transparency across the Medway area.

Types of Cases Heard at Medway Magistrates' Court

  • Summary offences – Minor criminal matters dealt with exclusively in the magistrates' court, such as road traffic offences, minor assaults, and low-level drug possession
  • Either-way offences – Cases such as theft, fraud, and some assault charges that may be heard at magistrates' level or committed to the Crown Court at Maidstone
  • Preliminary Crown Court hearings – First appearances and sending hearings for indictable-only offences such as serious violence, robbery, and sexual offences before transfer to Maidstone Crown Court
  • Family Court matters – Including applications relating to children, domestic abuse injunctions, and ancillary relief proceedings
  • Civil enforcement – Council tax liability orders, TV licence prosecutions, and other enforcement proceedings brought by local authorities and public bodies
  • Youth court – Cases involving defendants under 18 from the Medway area, held in a separate sitting with restricted public access

Getting to Medway Magistrates' Court, Chatham

The court is centrally located on The Brook, Chatham, ME4 4JZ, making it accessible by multiple modes of transport. Chatham railway station is served by Southeastern and Thameslink train services, with regular direct trains from London Victoria, London St Pancras International, and Faversham. The station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the court. For those travelling by bus, the nearest stop is The Brook Iceland, just a 3-minute walk away, served by routes including the 101, 151, 190, and 191. The Waterfront Bus Station is around 8 minutes' walk. Nearby paid parking is available on Westmount Avenue, approximately 0.39 miles from Chatham station.

Court Opening Hours

Medway Magistrates' Court sits Monday to Saturday, with court sessions typically beginning in the morning. Public counter and administrative services follow standard HMCTS business hours. It is advisable to arrive at least 15 minutes before your listed hearing time. If you are attending for a family court matter, ensure you have noted the correct courtroom from your case listing as the Family Court operates separately within the building.

Frequently Asked Questions – Medway Magistrates Court Listings

How do I find out if someone is in Medway Magistrates Court today?

You can check the daily Medway (Chatham) court listings on this page, which are updated each day with defendant names, hearing times, courtrooms, and case numbers for scheduled sittings.

What time do Medway Magistrates Court listings go live?

Listings are typically published by the end of the previous working day. Monday's listings are usually available from the preceding Friday afternoon. Saturday listings are published alongside Monday's where applicable.

Can I attend Medway Magistrates Court as a member of the public?

Yes. Magistrates' court hearings in England and Wales are generally open to the public unless reporting restrictions apply or the case involves a youth defendant. You should check the daily listing for courtroom details before attending.

Where is Medway Magistrates Court located?

The court is located at The Brook, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4JZ. For general enquiries, call 01634 830 232.

Which courts cover Medway for Crown Court cases?

More serious cases from Medway are sent to Maidstone Crown Court, which is the Crown Court serving the Kent region. You can find Maidstone-related listings via the Maidstone Magistrates Court listings page.