Skip to content

His Majesty's Coroner

for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Calendar of hearings

Fast track inquests


There are many straightforward and uncontentious cases referred to the Coroner, with no requirement for witnesses to attend. Evidence will be read where witness statements are sufficiently detailed and not disputed.

Fast track inquests will be heard at the Devon Coroner’s Office.

Any inquests listed will be held at the earliest opportunity.

NameAgeDate of deathPlace of death
Hugh McMINN868th October 2023Torquay, Devon
Barry MITCHELL7811th July 2025Plympton, Plymouth
Thelma Ivy ALDRIDGE891st July 2024Derriford Hospital
Dennis George MARTIN8127th February 2025North Devon District Hospital