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Bournemouth Combined Court

Bournemouth, BH7 7DS
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Address & Directions

Courts of Justice Deansleigh Road Bournemouth BH7 7DS

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Services Available

Adoption
Bankruptcy
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Crime
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
Financial Remedy
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims
Single justice procedure
Benefits

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8am to 5pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday

Civil counter service by previously arranged appointment only. Please call 01202 502809 Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm to book.

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9:30am to 3:30pm

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

The Court has free public parking.

Accessibility Features

Disabled access
Disabled parking
Disabled toilet facilities
Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)
Security arch
Restaurant open from 8.00am to 3.00pm serving hot and cold food and drinks
Sixteen interview rooms
Baby changing facilities in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
Lanyards available on request (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network)
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries (General switchboard)

01202 502 800

Enquiries (National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

0300 123 5577

Enquiries (Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care) (For cases containing C0)

0300 123 5577

Family public law (children in care) (Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

0330 808 4424

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Witness service (Witness Service)

0300 332 1129

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

Interpreting Services

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Complaints

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