Taunton Crown, County and Family 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

8:30am to 5:00pm

Counter open

for civil enquires Monday to Friday

10am to 2pm. For Crown equiries at Taunton Magistrates Court, St Johns Road, TA1 4AX

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9am to 4pm

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Crime

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

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

Housing

Money claims

Single justice procedure

Breathing Space

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available within 500m of the Court, Crescent car park, Tangier car park, Enfield car park. There is limited parking on site for blue badge holders.

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance and court room

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)

Security arch

Lift (currently out of action due to building works)

Public toilets (ground floor)

Disabled toilet (ground floor and first floor)

Baby changing facilities (in disabled toilets on ground floor)

Consultation rooms

Public waiting area (ground floor and outside each court or hearing room)

Hot and cold drinks vending machines (ground floor)

Wi-Fi (for criminal professional users only)

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

English

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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