Barnstaple Magistrates', County and Family Court

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What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

I've received a letter from this court

A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.

I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

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

Services available

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Crime

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases

Housing

Money claims

Single justice procedure

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

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.

Accessibility features

Level access to a platform lift

Platform lift for wheelchairs and mobility scooters

Hearing enhancement facilities (infrared system)

Security arch

Public toilets

Accessible toilets

Refreshments (vending machine, chilled water)

Interview rooms

Waiting rooms

Baby changing facility

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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