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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’ Court Enquiries - HMCTS National Services / Crime Services Enquiries)

Single Justice Service
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service Centre - if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)

Family court
family.exeter.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 123 5577

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

Enquiries
0300 303 0642

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

Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Crime Services Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm)

Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service Centre - If your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Payments
0300 123 9252

(Court fines only)

Social security and child support
0300 123 1142

(Tribunals)

Witness service
0300 332 1197

(Witness Service)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid offsite parking is available at North Walk car park at EX31 1DU.

Disabled access

The platform lift can take wheelchair and small mobility scooters. Size and weight restrictions apply; maximum combined weight is 250kg and max chair / scooter dimensions are L 95cm W 75cm.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

If users have Therapy Dogs, permission needs to be sought from the Judiciary in advance of the hearing.

Hearing Loop

The courtrooms have hearing enhancement facilities which can also be used by users who d 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.

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

Please note:  There is no public lift in the building.

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

There is currently no vending provided at this building. Chilled water is available on the first floor.

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.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located in the public toilets on the ground floor.

Video facilities

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

Witness service

www.witnessservice.org.uk

Translators or Interpreters

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Barnstaple Magistrates', County and Family Court

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 119

Magistrates' Court location code: 1300

DX: 98560 Barnstaple 2

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