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Bristol Crown Court

Bristol, BS1 1DA
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Address & Directions

The Law Courts Small Street Bristol BS1 1DA

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Services Available

Crime
Single justice procedure

Opening Hours

Court open

8.30 am to 5.30pm

Counter open

Urgent enquiries only 09.00 am to 4.00pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5pm

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available within 500 metres in the Galleries or Nelson Street.

Accessibility Features

Level access to the building entrance and all floors
Lifts to all floors
Level access into courtrooms
Hearing enhancement facilities
Security arch
X-ray machine for possessions
Wheelchair accessible lifts
Public toilets on all floors
Accessible toilets on all floors
Baby changing facilities in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
Consulting rooms (interview rooms)
Public waiting area outside each court
Separate witness waiting area
Prayer / quiet room
Wifi available in all areas
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

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

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0117 976 3030

Jury service

0117 976 3046

Witness service

0300 332 1137

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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