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Attendance at Inquests: Inquests are public hearings and physical attendance at the Coroners Court is always open to all, including the public and members of the press. Remote attendance via Microsoft Teams is available to participants such as Witnesses, Interested Persons and Legal Representatives with the Coroner’s prior express approval. In line with guidance from the Chief Coroner remote attendance for non-participants such as members of the public or press is something that can be considered by the Coroner but does require a formal written request which should be made well in advance of the hearing and should be accompanied with written reasons as to why such remote (as opposed to physical attendance) is necessary, the Coroner will then consider whether to grant the request (having regard to the Interests of Justice, relevant regulations and guidance).

We have prepared some information all about Inquests for families and witnesses. These are the upcoming Inquests and Inquest Openings for Essex Coroner’s Service.

Please note:

  • Inquests, Inquest Openings and Pre-Inquest Reviews for Essex are usually held in open court in Chelmsford.
  • This list is published each working day by 5pm, giving Inquest Hearings two days in advance. Inquest Openings, Pre-Inquest Reviews and Documentary Inquests are listed for the following working day only.
  • We work hard to make sure these lists are accurate. Sometimes changes are unavoidable.
  • Inquests timings are not confirmed until the Inquest is officially opened. The media should not publish any details of the deceased until after the Inquest is opened.

The search covers Inquests from last month and any available future dates. Any requests for Inquests prior to last month should be directed to essex.coronersservice@essex.gov.uk

You can search for a specific inquest by using one or more of the search options below.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 December 2022 10:00am Court room 2 Library Hub County Hall MENKENRICK Ralph George Inquest hearing 6 December 2021 85 Years Loughton, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
2 December 2022 14:00pm Court room 2 Library Hub County Hall MOSELEY Keith David Inquest hearing 13 December 2021 59 Years Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
1 December 2022 10:00am Court room 2 Library Hub County Hall HART Morgan-Rose Pre inquest review 12 July 2022 18 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
30 November 2022 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House SERGEANT Molly-Ann Fernande Inquest hearing 16 October 2020 17 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
29 November 2022 10:00am Court room 2 Seax House SERGEANT Molly-Ann Fernande Inquest hearing 16 October 2020 17 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
29 November 2022 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall PLUMMER Kenneth John Opening 4 November 2022 76 Years Colchester, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
29 November 2022 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall BOYCE Roy William Opening 21 July 2022 85 Years Maldon, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
29 November 2022 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall KOHLE Stuart John Opening 7 September 2022 56 Years Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
29 November 2022 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall JONES Ryan Lee Opening 6 November 2022 35 Years Braintree, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
29 November 2022 09:30am Court room 3 Library Hub County Hall SMITH Kim Ian Opening 8 November 2022 68 Years South Ockendon, Essex