Exeter Law Courts

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Southernhay Gardens
Exeter
EX1 1UH

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Opening times

Court open

9am to 5pm

Telephone enquiries answered

9am to 4pm

Counter service by appointment only

by appointment

Email

Enforcement
bailiffs.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Civil court
enquiries.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Family court
family.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Including C100 applications)

Crown court
enquiries.exeter.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk
Enquiries
nedmc@justice.gov.uk

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

Enquiries
Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Magistrates - If your reference number contains letters and numbers)

Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service)

Family public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Breathing space enquiries
exeter.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Support through court
exeter@cassplus.org

(CASS+ Community Advice and Support Services)

Social security and child support
sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries
01392 415 300
Civil court
01392 415 310

(Civil queries)

Civil court
01392 415 305

(Appointments - Civil)

County court
01392 415 310

(Listing)

Family court
01392 415 320

(Family queries)

Family court
01392 415 355

(Appointments - Family)

Crown court
01392 415 330
Crown court
01392 415 332

(Crown Court listing)

Witness service
0300 332 1000
Enquiries
01392 226051

(Witness Care Unit)

Support through court
01392 415 335

(CASS+ Community Advice and Support Services)

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Magistrates - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service (SJS) – Enquiries Only)

Social security and child support
0300 123 1142
Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Listing fax
0870 324 0068
County court fax
0870 324 0124
Crown court fax
0870 324 0070
Family court fax
0870 324 0123
Citizens advice
0808 278 7845

(Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm )

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01392 415 300.

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available at Exeter City Council's Magdalen Road and Magdalen Street car parks. 

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.

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

Lifts are available in this building to access the first and second floors. 

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on the ground and second floors.

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available and located on the ground and second floors. Lifts are available to these floors.

Refreshments

Refreshments are available from vending machines on site, with separate facilities for jurors.

Interview room

Seven consultation rooms are available on the ground floor and seven consultation rooms are available on the second floor. These rooms cannot be booked in advance but if you would like the use of one please see the usher on the second floor on the day of the hearing.

Waiting Room

This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room. There is a separate witness waiting area available.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located on the ground and second floors. A key is not required to access the rooms.

Prayer / Quiet room

A quiet room for prayer or contemplation can normally be arranged by prior request. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.

Wireless network connection

Access to GovWifi available.

Witness service

Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service/.Support Through Court (previously known as The PSU) is available on the second floor of this building to provide assistance.

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Court codes for legal professionals

Crown Court location code: 423

County Court location code: 198

Magistrates' Court location code: 1300

Family Court location code: 198

DX: 98440 Exeter 2

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