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
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
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10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).
- Enquiries
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enquiries.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Civil)
- Enquiries
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lutoncountyfamily@justice.gov.uk
(Family)
- Enforcement
- bedshertsbailiffs@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- luton.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Adoption
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caseprogression.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Public Law / Adoption)
- Social security and child support
- sscs_bradford@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(from 9am to 5pm)
- Counter appointments
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01582 506722
(from 9am to 5pm)
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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Disabled access
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There is a ramp with a slight incline to the building entrance. The building has lifts to all floors and level access into courtrooms.
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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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Interview room
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This court has interview room facilities.
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Baby changing facility
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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
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Benefits
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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