Bolton Magistrates' Court

Bolton, BL1 1SU

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Address & Directions

The Law Courts Blackhorse Street Bolton BL1 1SU

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Services Available

Crime

Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPOs)

Single justice procedure

Opening Hours

Counter open

Monday to Friday

10am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5pm

Accessibility & Facilities

Accessibility Features

Disabled access

Toilet facilities

Disabled lift (contact in advance)

Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)

Interview rooms

Baby changing facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries (Crime Customer Service Centre)

0330 808 4407

Enquiries (Single Justice Service (SJS) Number)

0300 303 0656

Payments (Greater Manchester Central Payment & Enforcement Centre - Enquiries regarding outstanding fines or payments)

0161 830 4381

Payments (Automated Payment Line)

0300 790 9901

Enquiries (Citizens Advice/Witness Support)

0300 332 1000

Email Addresses

Enquiries (Crime Customer Service Centre - if your reference number contains letters & numbers)

contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries (If your reference number is a 10-digit number)

GMBoltonMags@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries (Single Justice Service)

SJS@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries (Greater Manchester Central Payment & Enforcement Centre)

GM-AEU_enquiries@Justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

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Languages

English

Interpreting Services

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