Bolton Magistrates' Court

Bolton, BL1 1SU

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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

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The Law Courts Blackhorse Street Bolton BL1 1SU

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Email: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

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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

Counter open

Monday to Friday

10am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5pm

Services available

Crime

Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPOs)

Single justice procedure

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]

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

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