for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Anthony George PAYNE, Roger John CARTER, Dick Edward CARTER – Inquest with jury (Monday – Friday only)

15/01/2026 - 13/02/2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exeter Coroner's Court, County Hall
County Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QD

Not sitting Saturday and Sunday

Organiser: Mr Philip C Spinney – HM Senior Coroner

Contact us

The Coroner's office is situated, and can be reached by post, at:

County HallTopsham RoadExeterDevonEX2 4QD
The admin office is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 4 pm on Friday.
Coroner’s officers
Tel: 01392 497600

Administration
Email: coroner@devon.gov.uk
Tel: 01392 225696
Useful links
Medical examiners

There are three Medical Examiners offices covering Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

Registration services

Your local registration service can provide helpful information during bereavement.
Coroners’ Court Support Service

The Coroners’ Courts Support Service provides support to people when they attend an inquest at a coroner’s court.

Download the Coroners’ Courts Support Service leaflet detailing information on attending an inquest.

Additional information about Coroners’ courts is available from the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary website.