Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
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Address
The Magistrates' Court
St John's Road
Taunton
TA1 4AX
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
- Counter open
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10am to 2pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Magistrates court
- somersetcrime@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime customer service centre)
- Mediation
- scmenquiries@justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Magistrates court
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0330 808 4407
(Enquiries (Courts and Tribunals Service Centre))
- Crown court
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01823 257 084
(Enquiries)
- Payments
- 0300 123 9252
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact us.
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No parking
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1. There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off - site parking is available at Tangier car park. 2. There are no parking facilities available at or near this building. Please use public transport which is available nearby.
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Disabled access
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If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please call 0330 808 4407 (Courts and Tribunals Service Centre)
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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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Guide dogs are welcome at this Court.
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Hearing Loop
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The building has heard enhancement facilities available.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched 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 floor.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the first floor.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first floor. Lifts are available to these to this floor.
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Refreshments
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Hot and cold drinks vending machines are available on the 1st floor.
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Interview room
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Four interview / consultation rooms are available on the first floor.
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Waiting Room
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The building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are located on the first floor.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
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Wireless network connection
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Public WiFi is available.
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Witness service
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CA Witness / PSU section should just read: Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service)
Translators or Interpreters
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Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre
This location handles
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Crime
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Single justice procedure
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 1450
DX: 122473 Taunton 7
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
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HMCTS Common Platform
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