Durham Crown Court — Upcoming Court Hearings
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About Durham Crown Court
Durham Crown Court is a Crown Court located in the North East region of England and Wales. It handles cases relating to crime. Today, there are 12 hearings listed at this court. Over the past 7 days, 70 hearings have been listed. All listing data is sourced daily from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
12
Hearings today
70
Hearings (7 days)
Crown Court
Court type
North East
Region
Contact & Location
Durham Crown Court is located in the North East region of England and Wales.
The Law Courts, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HW
Phone: 0191 3866714
Email: durhamcrown@Justice.gov.uk
Court data sourced from HMCTS Find a Court or Tribunal service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Track cases at Durham Crown Court. Get notified when hearings are listed or if anything changes.
Today — Tue 25 Aug 2026 (12)
| Time | Room | Case | Type | Judge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM | Court 1 | S*e ListU20260101 | For Hearing | His Honour Judge R Clews | |
| 10:00AM | Court 1 | M*****l Humble11SS0203626 | Plea and Trial Preparation | His Honour Judge Clews | |
| 10:00AM | Court 2 | S*e ListU20260102 | For Hearing | Mr Recorder M Mckone Kc | |
| 10:00AM | Court 2 | K***n Kilner11DD0023126 | For Application to Vary Bail Conditions | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 10:02AM | Court 2 | D****n Appleby11EE0340426 | For Application | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 10:03AM | Court 2 | J******n Ellis11SS0123525 | Committal for Sentence | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 10:30AM | Court 2 | E******l Akpojevwe, A*****o Akpojevwe11EE0889923 | For Application | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 11:00AM | Court 2 | A**n Simpson17SM1465624 | For Trial | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 11:00AM | Court 2 | T***r Ophield11EE0136426 | For Mention (Defendant to Attend) | — | |
| 11:00AM | Court 2 | J***e Purvis11EE0320224 | For Trial (Floater) | — | |
| 11:00AM | Court 2 | T***r Ophield11EE0136426 | For Trial (Floater) | — | |
| 11:30AM | Court 2 | A**n Simpson17SM1465624 | For Trial (Backer) | Mr Recorder M Mckone |
Tomorrow — Wed 26 Aug 2026 (12)
| Time | Room | Case | Type | Judge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM | Court 1 | S**n Taylor11EE0398626 | Plea and Trial Preparation | His Honour Judge Clews | |
| 10:00AM | Court 2 | S*e ListU20260101 | For Hearing | Mr Recorder M Mckone Kc | |
| 10:00AM | Court 1 | S*e ListU20260102 | For Hearing | His Honour Judge R Clews | |
| 10:00AM | Court 2 | J**k Snow11EE0462624 | For Mention and to Fix | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 10:15AM | Court 2 | D****l Lloyd17SM0892726 | For Sentence | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 10:20AM | Court 1 | B******n Knighton11EE0398426 | Plea and Trial Preparation | His Honour Judge Clews | |
| 11:00AM | Court 2 | S***a Mabwaka11EE0179724 | Further Case Management | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 11:02AM | Court 2 | W*****m Donoghue01JI1340424 | For Application | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 11:30AM | Court 2 | T***r Ophield11EE0136426 | For Trial (Floater) | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 11:30AM | Court 2 | A**n Simpson17SM1465624 | For Trial | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 11:40AM | Court 2 | S*****n Baker17SM1177225 | For Mention | Mr Recorder M Mckone | |
| 12:00PM | Court 2 | J***e Purvis11EE0320224 | For Trial (Floater) | Mr Recorder M Mckone |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cause list?
A cause list is the official daily schedule of court hearings published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). It shows which cases are listed for each day, at what time, in which courtroom, and before which judge. CauseAlert publishes cause lists for all 474 courts in England and Wales, updated as HMCTS releases revisions throughout the day.
How do I find out who's in court today at Durham Crown Court?
CauseAlert publishes the full daily cause list for Durham Crown Court. Today's hearings include case references, defendant names (where published by HMCTS), courtrooms, times, and judges. Set up a free alert to be notified when specific cases or names appear at Durham Crown Court.
What cases are being heard at Durham Crown Court today?
There are 12 hearings listed at Durham Crown Court today, as published by HMCTS. In the last 7 days, 70 hearings have been listed at Durham Crown Court.
Where can I find sentencing results for Durham Crown Court?
CauseAlert shows scheduled hearings at Durham Crown Court, including cases listed "for Sentence". However, sentencing outcomes are not published through HMCTS cause lists. For Crown Court sentencing remarks, check the Judiciary website at judiciary.uk. For recent cases, local news coverage is often the fastest source of results.
What cases are at Durham Crown Court this week?
70 hearings have been listed at Durham Crown Court over the last 7 days, as published by HMCTS. View the full week's schedule at https://www.causealert.com/durham-crown-court, or set up a free alert to be notified when a specific case or name is listed at Durham Crown Court.
What cases are listed at Durham Crown Court tomorrow?
HMCTS typically publishes tomorrow's cause list by 4pm today. View the listings for 26 August 2026 at https://www.causealert.com/durham-crown-court/2026-08-26, or set up a free CauseAlert alert to be notified automatically.
Are court records at Durham Crown Court public?
Daily cause lists published by HMCTS are public documents. CauseAlert mirrors every published listing for Durham Crown Court. For historical case records beyond cause lists, contact the court directly or search court judgments on the National Archives.
What types of hearings are heard at Durham Crown Court?
Durham Crown Court handles cases relating to crime. Hearing types may include trials, sentencing, case management, bail applications, and appeals depending on the court's jurisdiction.
Can I attend a hearing at Durham Crown Court?
Most hearings at Durham Crown Court are open to the public unless reporting restrictions apply. Check the listing notes for each case on the CauseAlert court page. Remote hearings may require prior arrangement with the court.
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