Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court

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Stuart Street
Luton
LU1 5BL

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PO Box 12626
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CM20 9QF

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(For all General, Public and other parties queries regarding cases (Not Single Justice Procedure))

Enquiries
sjs@justice.gov.uk

(For all General, Public and other parties queries regarding Single Justice Procedure cases only)

Enquiries
bd-lutonmcenq@justice.gov.uk

(For queries regarding cases to be heard today ONLY)

Social security and child support
contactsscs@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries
01223 376000

(For queries regarding cases to be heard today ONLY)

Enquiries
03308 084 407

(For all General, Public and other parties queries regarding cases (Not Single Justice Procedure)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Case )

Payments
0300 123 9252

(from 9am to 5pm)

Witness service
0300 332 1000
Family court
0300 123 5577

(for all Family matters, 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 01223 376000.

Parking

There are 4 car park spaces in the Court House front car park for Blue Badge holders.  Access is via the intercom to Security at the entrance to it in Buxton Road.  The nearest Public Car parks for all other users are: Dunstable Place, Luton LU1 2QT and Chapel Viaduct Car Park 1, Stuart Street LU1 5FA

Disabled access

This Building has level access to the building entrance (which is to the right of the main entrance).  There is a lift to the 1st Floor and level access into court Rooms 1,2, 3 & 4.  There is a stair lift to Courts 5 & 6.  

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.

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

A lift is available in this building to access the 1st floor.

Public toilets

Are available on the 1st floor.  Disabled toilets are available on the ground floor and 1st floor.

Refreshments

There are hot and cold drinks and snacks vending machines on the 1st floor.   Chilled Water is available in all public waiting areas on both floors and the Witness area.  

Interview room

There are 5 interview Rooms on the 1st Floor.

Baby changing facility

Baby Changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the 1st floor.  

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available for Professional Users only by appointment

Witness service

Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice Witness Service.  You can get advice from your local Citizen’s Advice service, www.citizensadvice.org.uk or Personal Support Unit

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1055

DX: 151660 Luton 16

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