Gavin Ratchford

Public court records indicate that an individual named Gavin Ratchford has had several criminal case appearances at the Maidstone Combined Court Centre in the UK. These proceedings were held in a Magistrates' Court, presided over by His Honour Judge Stevenson in Court 4.

Key facts regarding these appearances include:

• Hearing Dates: Gavin Ratchford had scheduled hearings on June 20, 2026 (for two separate case references: 46XY1194426 and 91HQ0046326), June 21, 2026 (for case reference 91HQ0046326), and June 22, 2026 (for case reference 91HQ0046326).
• Time: All listed hearings were scheduled for 10:00 AM.
• Court Type: The proceedings took place in a Magistrates' Court, which handles summary offences (minor offences) and initiates proceedings for more serious crimes. These courts are typically overseen by three volunteer Magistrates or a single qualified District Judge.
• Case Details: The available records explicitly state "No details available" regarding the specific charges for these cases.
• Legal Process: At a first hearing in a Magistrates' Court, charges are formally read, and the defendant is asked to enter a plea. A guilty plea can lead to immediate sentencing or an adjournment, while a not guilty plea results in the court setting directions for case management or transferring the case to the Crown Court for trial.

It is important to note that these records are public court hearing entries sourced from official HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) daily cause lists, published under the principle of open justice. An appearance in these records does not imply guilt, as all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The specific outcomes or decisions for these cases, beyond the scheduled appearances, are not detailed in the provided public records.