Bedford County Court and Family Court

Bedford, MK40 1SQ

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Counter appointments

01582 506722

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

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Shire Hall 3 St Paul's Square Bedford MK40 1SQ

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Email:Enquiries (Civil) enquiries.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (Family) lutoncountyfamily@justice.gov.uk·Enforcement bedshertsbailiffs@justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries luton.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk·Adoption (Public Law / Adoption) caseprogression.luton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Social security and child support contactsscs@justice.gov.uk

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I've received a letter from this court

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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

9am to 4pm

Counter open

10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).

Services available

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

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

Housing

Money claims

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Ramp with a slight incline to the building entrance

Lifts to all floors

Level access into courtrooms

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement

Interview room facilities

Baby changing facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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