Barnstaple Magistrates County and Family Court
Name of Court
Barnstaple Magistrates County and Family Court
Address
Barnstaple Law Courts
North Walk
Barnstaple
EX31 1DX
Opening Times
Court open
Monday to Friday 9:30am until close of business
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Counter open
Strictly by appointment only
Civil court hearings.barnstaple.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Magistrates court nedmc@justice.gov.uk
(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)
Enquiries Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Magistrates (If your reference number contains letters and numbers))
Enquiries SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service)
Family court family.barnstaple.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Including divorce)
Social security and child support sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
Breathing space enquiries barnstaple.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Mediation scmenquiries@justice.gov.uk
Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone Number
Enquiries 0300 123 5577
Payments 0300 123 9252
Witness service 0300 332 1000
Social security and child support 0300 123 1142
Family public law (children in care) 0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Enquiries 0330 808 4407
(Magistrates - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Enquiries 0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service (SJS) – Enquiries Only)
Family court fax 0300 123 5577
Civil court fax 0300 123 5577
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Building Facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
Parking
There are no parking facilities directly outside this building, however paid public parking is 100m from the court building. The nearest paid public car park available is at North Walk car park at EX31 1DU (66 spaces) approximatley 100m by foot from the court building. Blue Badge holders are allowed to park in permit only car park named the Civic Centre Car Park. Prior notification required for Blue Badge parking for the permit only car park as its strictly controlled by the Council. Both the public car park and permit only car park are equal distances by foot to the court building.
Disabled access
This building has stairs to both courtrooms however there is level access to a platform lift which can allow users with mobility difficulties to access the level access courtrooms and waiting areas. The platform lift can take mobility scooters and wheelchairs. If you are concerned about access please contact the court office on 01271 340412.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The courtrooms have hearing enhancement facilities specifically a infrared system. The system can by used by switching a hearing aid to the 'T' switch and can also be used by users who do not wear a hearing aid by wearing earphones which we can provide. Please inform the usher upon arrival that you will require the hearing loop system and they will ensure you have the correct equipment and the system is turned on. 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 platform lift is available between the ground and first floor for wheelchairs/scooters/mobility impaired. The lift has a weight capacity of 300Kg.
Public toilets
Public toilets are available in all waiting areas on all floors.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground and first floors. A platform lift is available to these floors.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available from a vending machine for hot drinks on the ground floor outside Court 2 and chilled water is available on the 1st floor outside Court 1 and in the witness suite.
Interview room
3 interview rooms available on a first come first served basis.
Waiting Room
This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room. There is a separate witness suite. Please ask for details.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located in the public toilets on the ground floor and the disabled toilet on the first floor.
Video facilities
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).