Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court
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Address
The Law Courts
Petters Way
Yeovil
BA20 1SW
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Opening times
- Court open
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9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm
- Magistrates court
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(If your reference number contains letters and numbers)
- Magistrates court
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somersetcrime@justice.gov.uk
(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)
- County court
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info.yeovil.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(For contact outside of court telephone answering times)
- Breathing space enquiries
- yeovil.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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family.taunton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Children Act matters)
- Mediation
- scmenquiries@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enforcement
- 0300 123 9252
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Magistrates court
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Contact Centre)
- Magistrates court fax
- 0870 739 4215
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.
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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 opposite the building.
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Disabled access
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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.
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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 hearing 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 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. The lift can accommodate wheelchairs up to 117cm wide with a weight limit of 450kg.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on all floors.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available in the family suite and court 4 waiting area.
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Interview room
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Three interview rooms on upper floor and four in the family suite.
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Waiting Room
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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.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A room can be made available.
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Video facilities
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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.
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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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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.
Translators or Interpreters
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Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court
This location handles
- 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
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Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 385
Magistrates' Court location code: 1450
DX: 98830 Yeovil 2
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
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HMCTS Common Platform
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