Mid SE Northumberland Magistrates’ Court Listings

About Mid & South East Northumberland Magistrates Court

Mid and South East Northumberland Magistrates Court, situated at The Law Courts, Bedlington, NE22 7LX, serves a wide area of south-east Northumberland including Ashington, Morpeth, Cramlington, Blyth, and surrounding communities. This court has historically been one of the key judicial venues in the North East, handling the first stage of criminal proceedings for residents and businesses across the Northumberland region. Its location in Bedlington makes it accessible from major towns via the A1068, A189, and local bus services connecting Blyth, Ashington, and Morpeth to the court.

The court operates Monday to Friday, with the building open from 9:00am to 4:30pm and the public counter open 10:00am to 4:00pm by appointment only. For general magistrates' court enquiries, you can reach the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407 (Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm), or email [email protected]. For listing queries specifically, email [email protected].

Cases Heard at Mid & SE Northumberland Magistrates Court

As a busy magistrates' court serving a population of over 300,000 people across south-east Northumberland, this court deals with a broad range of criminal and civil matters. Cases typically include:

• Summary offences – including road traffic offences (speeding, drink driving, no insurance), minor assault, and low-level criminal damage
• Either-way offences – such as theft, drug possession, and common assault, which may be sent to Newcastle Crown Court for trial or sentencing if serious enough
• Bail and remand hearings – first appearances for defendants charged across Northumberland
• Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases – including TV licence evasion and minor motoring offences dealt with by a single magistrate on the papers
• Family and civil proceedings – including child support and social security appeals via the SSCS Leeds tribunal service

Defendants appearing before this court are typically drawn from towns including Bedlington, Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington, Morpeth, Ponteland, and Prudhoe. Cases that exceed the sentencing powers of the magistrates — who can impose custodial sentences of up to 12 months per offence — are committed to Newcastle Crown Court for further proceedings.

How to Access the Daily Court Listings

The daily public hearing lists for Mid & SE Northumberland Magistrates Court are published each working day. Lists for Monday hearings (and Saturdays, where applicable) are published on the preceding Friday. Each listing includes the defendant's full name, the prosecuting authority, the courtroom number, the listed time, and the case reference number. Cases involving children or overnight custody matters are not published in the public list in line with HMCTS transparency guidelines.

To view today's or tomorrow's hearing list for Mid and South East Northumberland, check the listings updated daily on this page. Whether you are a legal professional, journalist, family member, or member of the public, you can use this page to keep track of scheduled hearings without visiting the court building.

Getting to Mid & SE Northumberland Law Courts, Bedlington

The court is located centrally in Bedlington town, Northumberland — postcode NE22 7LX. Bedlington is well connected by road and public transport:

• By car: Accessible via the A1068 from Morpeth and Ashington; parking is available near the town centre
• By bus: Regular Arriva and Go North East services connect Bedlington to Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington, and Newcastle upon Tyne
• By train: The nearest train station is Morpeth (approximately 5 miles), served by services on the East Coast Main Line, with onward bus connections to Bedlington
• DX address: DX 62705 Bedlington (for legal professionals)

If you have a disability and require assistance attending a hearing, contact the court on 0330 808 4407 in advance of your hearing date to arrange appropriate support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the address of Mid & SE Northumberland Magistrates Court?

The court is located at The Law Courts, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7LX.

What time does Mid & SE Northumberland Magistrates Court open?

The court building is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm. The public counter is open 10:00am to 4:00pm by appointment only.

How do I find out who is in court today at Mid & SE Northumberland?

You can check the daily public hearing list on this page. Lists are updated each working day and include defendant names, case times, and courtroom numbers for all scheduled hearings.

What types of cases are heard at Bedlington Magistrates Court?

The court hears summary offences, either-way offences, bail hearings, Single Justice Procedure cases, and some family and civil matters. More serious cases are sent to Newcastle Crown Court.

How do I contact Mid & SE Northumberland Magistrates Court?

Call the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre on 0330 808 4407, or email [email protected]. For Single Justice Procedure cases, call 0300 303 0656 or email [email protected].