Exeter Law Courts
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Address
Southernhay Gardens
Exeter
EX1 1UH
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Opening times
- Court open
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9am to 5pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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9am to 4pm
- Counter service by appointment only
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by appointment
- Enforcement
- bailiffs.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Civil court
- enquiries.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Family court
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family.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Including C100 applications)
- Crown court
- enquiries.exeter.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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nedmc@justice.gov.uk
(Magistrates - If your reference number is a 10-digit number)
- Enquiries
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Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Magistrates’ Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre)
- Single Justice Service
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SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service Centre - if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Breathing space enquiries
- exeter.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Support through court
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exeter@cassplus.org
(CASS+ Community Advice and Support Services)
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Citizens advice
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0808 278 7845
(Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm )
- Crown court
- 0330 808 4407
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Service Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm)
- Single Justice Service
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service Centre - If your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- Support through court
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01392 415 335
(CASS+ Community Advice and Support Services)
- Witness service
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01392 226051
(Witness Care Unit (Police) )
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1197
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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No parking
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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.
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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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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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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 email to let us know of your requirements.
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Security arch
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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.
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Lift
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Lifts are available in this building to access the first and second floors.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the ground and second floors.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available and located on the ground and second floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
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Refreshments
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Refreshments are available from vending machines on site, with separate facilities for jurors.
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Interview room
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9 consultation rooms are available on the ground floor and 14 consultation rooms are available on the second floor. These rooms cannot be booked in advance.
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Waiting Room
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This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room. There is a separate witness waiting area available.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are located on the ground and second floors. A key is not required to access the rooms.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A quiet room for prayer or contemplation can normally be arranged by prior request. Please contact the court by email to let us know of your requirements.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement.
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Wireless network connection
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Access to GovWifi available.
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Witness service
Translators or Interpreters
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Exeter Law Courts
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
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Single justice procedure
- Benefits (opens in new tab)
Find out more about
- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
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
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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