Bedford County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
Shire Hall 3 St Paul's Square Bedford MK40 1SQ
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Counter open
10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).
Accessibility & Facilities
Accessibility Features
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Counter appointments
01582 506722Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Email Addresses
Enquiries (Civil)
enquiries.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.ukEnquiries (Family)
lutoncountyfamily@justice.gov.ukEnforcement
bedshertsbailiffs@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
luton.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukAdoption (Public Law / Adoption)
caseprogression.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
contactsscs@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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