Bedford County Court and Family Court
Visit us:
Shire Hall
3 St Paul's Square
Bedford
MK40 1SQ
Write to us:
Bedford County Court and Family Court
Luton Justice Centre
Floors 4 & 5, Arndale House
The Mall
Luton
LU1 2LJ
Opening times
Court building open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Court counter open: 10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).
Enquiries
Enquiries
(Family)
Bailiffs
Adoption
(Public Law / Adoption)
Social security and child support
Telephone
Enquiries
(from 9am to 5pm)
Appointments
(from 9am to 5pm)
Social security and child support
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
Disabled access
There is a ramp with a slight incline to the building entrance. The building has lifts to all floors and level access into courtrooms.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome
Loop Hearing
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.
Interview room
This court has interview room facilities.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
Translators or Interpreters
Bedford County Court and Family Court
This location handles:
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Benefits
Make a complaint:
Court codes for legal professionals:
County Court location code: 124
DX: 97760 Luton 4
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
Register for the scheme