Bath Law Courts (Civil, Family and Magistrates)

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The Law Courts
North Parade Road
Bath
BA1 5AF

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 09.00am to 4.30pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Crime Customer Service Centre - if the reference number contains letters & numbers)

Magistrates court
somersetcrime@justice.gov.uk

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

Single Justice Service
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service)

County court
av-bathcounty@justice.gov.uk

(For contact outside of court telephone answering times)

Breathing space enquiries
bath.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Mediation
scenquiries@justice.gov.uk

(Small Claims)

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)

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Crime Customer Service Centre - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, Saturday 8:30am to 2pm)

Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service Contact Centre - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Payments
0300 123 9252
Witness service
0300 332 1000

Building facilities

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

No parking

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.

Disabled access

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).

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

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.

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 lift to the first floor (courtrooms 1, 2, 3 & 4).

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on the first floor.  

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground floor of the main building.

Refreshments

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)

Interview room

Eight interview / consultation rooms are available on the first floor. Two interview rooms are available outside Court 5 on the ground floor.

Waiting Room

This building has a public waiting area outside each court hearing room and a separate witness area.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor.

Prayer / Quiet room

A quite room for prayer or contemplation is available.

Video facilities

Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facility.

Wireless network connection

Public Wi Fi is available.  

Witness service

Support for witnesses is available from Citizens Advice Witness Service (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service)    

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 123

Magistrates' Court location code: 1450

DX: 98580 Bath 2

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