Venue

Barnstaple Magistrates', County and Family Court

Magistrates' CourtCounty Court

Location codes

The internal HMCTS references. No other public site surfaces these alongside the venue’s contact details.

County Court code119

Magistrates' code1300

Addresses

Visit or contact us: , Barnstaple EX31 1DX

Contacts

Telephone: 0300 123 5577National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm
Telephone: 0300 303 0642Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
Telephone: 0330 808 4424Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
Telephone: 0330 808 4407Crime Services Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
Telephone: 0300 303 0656Single Justice Service Centre - If your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Telephone: 0300 123 9252Court fines only
Telephone: 0300 123 1142Tribunals
Telephone: 0300 332 1197Witness Service
Telephone: 98560 Barnstaple 2

Email

Civil court: [email protected]
Magistrates court: [email protected]If your reference number is a 10-digit number
Enquiries: [email protected]Magistrates’ Court Enquiries - HMCTS National Services / Crime Services Enquiries
Single Justice Service: [email protected]Single Justice Service Centre - if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case
Family court: [email protected]Including divorce
Social security and child support: [email protected]
Breathing space enquiries: [email protected]
Mediation: [email protected]
Family public law (children in care): [email protected]Digital process for case numbers starting with C5

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

Areas of law

Facilities

Parking: There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid offsite parking is available at North Walk car park at EX31 1DU.
Disabled access: The platform lift can take wheelchair and small mobility scooters. Size and weight restrictions apply; maximum combined weight is 250kg and max chair / scooter dimensions are L 95cm W 75cm.
Assistance dogs: If users have Therapy Dogs, permission needs to be sought from the Judiciary in advance of the hearing.
Hearing Loop: The courtrooms have hearing enhancement facilities which can also be used by users who d 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.
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: Please note: There is no public lift in the building.
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: There is currently no vending provided at this building. Chilled water is available on the first floor.
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.
Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are located in the public toilets on the ground floor.
Video facilities: Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
Witness service: www.witnessservice.org.uk