Bristol Magistrates' Court and Tribunals Hearing Centre
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Address & Directions
Marlborough Street Bristol BS1 3NU
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
9am to 4:30pm
Counter open
Monday to Friday
9am to 11am
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
The nearest paid off site parking is Trenchard Street and The Galleries. There is a disabled drop off facility outside the building.
Accessibility Features
Court/hearing 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
0330 808 4407Payments
0300 123 9252Facilities
0330 808 4407Witness service
0300 332 1000Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Social security and child support
0300 123 1264Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656Email Addresses
Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
av-bristol.mc@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.ukSingle Justice Service
SJS@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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