Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court

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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

Monday to Friday

9:00am to 4:30pm

Services available

Crime

Domestic abuse

Single justice procedure

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are 4 car park spaces in the Court House front car park for Blue Badge holders. Access is via the intercom to Security at the entrance to it in Buxton Road. The nearest Public Car parks for all other users are: Dunstable Place, Luton LU1 2QT and Chapel Viaduct Car Park 1, Stuart Street LU1 5FA

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance

Lift to the 1st Floor

Level access into court Rooms 1,2, 3 & 4

Stair lift to Courts 5 & 6

Hearing enhancement facilities

Security arch

Lift

Public toilets

Disabled toilets

Baby changing facility

Interview room

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available for Professional Users only by appointment

Languages

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

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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