Barnstaple Magistrates', County and Family Court

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Barnstaple Law Courts
North Walk
Barnstaple
EX31 1DX

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9:30am until close of business

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Counter open

Strictly by appointment only

Email

Civil court
hearings.barnstaple.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Magistrates court
nedmc@justice.gov.uk

(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)

Enquiries
Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Magistrates (If your reference number contains letters and numbers))

Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Procedure cases)

Family court
family.barnstaple.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Including divorce)

Social security and child support
sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
Breathing space enquiries
barnstaple.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Mediation
scmenquiries@justice.gov.uk
Family public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Telephone

Enquiries
0300 303 0642

(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

Enquiries
0300 123 5577

(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Magistrates court
0330 808 4407

(Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Payments
0300 123 9252

(Court fines only)

Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Procedure Cases - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

Social security and child support
0300 123 1142
Witness service
0300 332 1000
Family court fax
0300 123 5577
Civil court fax
0300 123 5577

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.

Parking

There are no parking facilities directly outside this building, however paid public parking is 100m from the court building. The nearest paid public car park available is at North Walk car park at EX31 1DU (66 spaces) approximatley 100m by foot from the court building. Blue Badge holders are allowed to park in permit only car park named the Civic Centre Car Park. Prior notification required for Blue Badge parking for the permit only car park as its strictly controlled by the Council. Both the public car park and permit only car park are equal distances by foot to the court building.

Disabled access

This building has stairs to both courtrooms however there is level access  to a platform lift which can allow users with mobility difficulties to access the level access courtrooms and waiting areas. The platform lift can take mobility scooters and wheelchairs.  If you are concerned about access please contact the court office on 01271 340412.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

The courtrooms have hearing enhancement facilities specifically a infrared system. The  system can by used by switching a hearing aid to the 'T' switch and can also be used by users who do not wear a hearing aid by wearing earphones which we can provide. Please inform the usher upon arrival that you will require the hearing loop system and they will ensure you have the correct equipment and the system is turned on.  The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the court office by telephone or email if necessary.

Security arch

For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.

Lift

A platform lift is available between the ground and first floor for wheelchairs/scooters/mobility impaired. The lift has a weight capacity of 300Kg.

Public toilets

Public toilets are available in all waiting areas on all floors.

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground and first floors.  A platform lift is available to these floors.

Refreshments

Refreshments are available from a vending machine for hot drinks on the ground floor outside Court 2 and chilled water is available on the 1st floor outside Court 1 and in the witness suite. 

Interview room

3 interview rooms available on a first come first served basis.

Waiting Room

This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room. There is a separate witness suite. Please ask for details.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located in the public toilets on the ground floor and the disabled toilet on the first floor.

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 119

Magistrates' Court location code: 1476

DX: 98560 Barnstaple 2

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