Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court

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The Law Courts
Petters Way
Yeovil
BA20 1SW

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Opening times

Court open

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm

Email

Magistrates court
somersetcrime@justice.gov.uk
County court
info.yeovil.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(For contact outside of court telephone answering times)

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Crime customer service centre)

Breathing space enquiries
yeovil.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Enquiries
family.taunton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Children Act matters)

Mediation
scmenquiries@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

Magistrates court
03308 084 407

(Crime customer service centre)

Payments
0300 123 9252
Witness service
0300 332 1000
Magistrates court fax
0870 739 4215
County court
01935 382 150

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Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact us.

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available opposite the building.  

Disabled access

Access is restricted for users with mobility difficulties. Public access to the court is via a steep incline and steps. Please contact us to discuss your needs.  

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs are welcome at this court.

Hearing Loop

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available.

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. The lift can accommodate wheelchairs up to 117cm wide with a weight limit of 450kg.

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on all floors.    

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available in the family suite and court 4 waiting area.  

Interview room

Three interview rooms on upper floor and four in the family suite.  

Waiting Room

1. This building has a public waiting area on the ground floor and a separate witness waiting area. Please ask for details. 2. This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.

Prayer / Quiet room

A room can be made available.  

Video facilities

Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facilities Internal video conferencing facilities plus external video link to prisons is available. 1 video pod for witnesses is available.  

Wireless network connection

Public WiFi is available.

Witness service

Support for witnesses is available from Citizens Advice witness service. You can get advice from your local Citizen’s Advice Service ; www.citizensadvice.org.uk. Other advice agencies may be available. Please ask at reception or the counter on the ground floor.  

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 385

Magistrates' Court location code: 1450

DX: 98830 Yeovil 2

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