Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre

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What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

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

Court open

8:30am to 4pm (9am to 4pm Thursday)

Counter open

9:30am to 2pm (High Court and Administrative Court 4pm)

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5pm for civil and family queries (except Business and Property Court and Court of Protection which are open 9am to 4pm)

Tribunal open

Employment Tribunal telephones are open 9am to 4pm

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Claims against employers

Female Genital Mutilation

Financial Remedy

Forced marriage

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

Housing

Money claims

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There is pay and display parking in Redcliff Street. NCP Public parking is also available at Redcliffe Parade, BS1 6SW and the Mall (Galleries) Shopping Centre, BS1 3XD.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Lift facilities

Hearing Loop

Baby changing facility

Children's waiting room

Interview room

Prayer / Quiet room

Wireless network connection

Witness service

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

Languages

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

Learn more