Bolton Magistrates' Court

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Address

The Law Courts
Blackhorse Street
Bolton
BL1 1SU

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Opening times

Counter open

10am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Telephone enquiries answered

8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

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

Enquiries
GMBoltonMags@justice.gov.uk

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

Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service)

Enquiries
GM-AEU_enquiries@Justice.gov.uk

(Greater Manchester Central Payment & Enforcement Centre)

Telephone

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Crime Customer Service Centre)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service (SJS) Number)

Payments
0161 830 4381

(Greater Manchester Central Payment & Enforcement Centre - Enquiries regarding outstanding fines or payments)

Payments
0300 790 9901

(Automated Payment Line)

Enquiries
0300 332 1000

(Citizens Advice/Witness Support)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.

Disabled access

This court has disabled access and toilet facilities. If requiring access via the disbled lift, please contact the court in advance.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.

Interview room

Four interview rooms are available at this court. These rooms cannot be booked in advance but if you would like the use of one please see the receptionist on the day of the hearing.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities

Video facilities

Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1720

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