Bath Law Courts (Civil, Family and Magistrates)
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Address
The Law Courts
North Parade Road
Bath
BA1 5AF
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 09.00am to 4.30pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime Customer Service Centre - if the reference number contains letters & numbers)
- Magistrates court
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somersetcrime@justice.gov.uk
(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)
- Single Justice Service
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SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service)
- County court
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av-bathcounty@justice.gov.uk
(For contact outside of court telephone answering times)
- Breathing space enquiries
- bath.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Mediation
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scenquiries@justice.gov.uk
(Small Claims)
Telephone
- County court
- 0300 123 5577
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Customer Service Centre - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, Saturday 8:30am to 2pm)
- Payments
- 0300 123 9252
- Single Justice Service
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service Contact Centre - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building. Paid off-site parking is available at Bath Cricket Club, Manvers Street and Southgate car parks. There are park and ride services into Bath. If blue badge holders notify the court the day before a parking space is required a space can be made available on site.
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Disabled access
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This building has a ramp to the building entrance and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms and a lift to the first floor (courtrooms 1, 2, 3 & 4).
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Hearing Loop
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The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
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Security arch
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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.
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Lift
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A lift to the first floor (courtrooms 1, 2, 3 & 4).
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the first floor.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground floor of the main building.
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Refreshments
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Hot and cold vending machines are available on the first floor of the main building. (Vending machines are currently out of order 06/09/24)
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Interview room
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Eight interview / consultation rooms are available on the first floor. Two interview rooms are available outside Court 5 on the ground floor.
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Waiting Room
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This building has a public waiting area outside each court hearing room and a separate witness area.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A quite room for prayer or contemplation is available.
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Video facilities
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Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facility.
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Wireless network connection
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Public Wi Fi is available.
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Witness service
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Support for witnesses is available from Citizens Advice Witness Service (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service)
Translators or Interpreters
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Bath Law Courts (Civil, Family and Magistrates)
This location handles
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
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Single justice procedure
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- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
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Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 123
Magistrates' Court location code: 1450
DX: 98580 Bath 2
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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