Exeter Law Courts
Name of Court
Exeter Law Courts
Address
Southernhay Gardens
Exeter
EX1 1UH
Opening Times
Court open
9am to 5pm
Telephone enquiries answered
9am to 4pm
Counter service by appointment only
by appointment
Enforcement bailiffs.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Civil court enquiries.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Family court family.exeter.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Including C100 applications)
Crown court enquiries.exeter.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk
Enquiries nedmc@justice.gov.uk
(Magistrates - If your reference number is a 10-digit number)
Enquiries Contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Magistrates - If your reference number contains letters and numbers)
Enquiries SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Procedure cases)
Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Breathing space enquiries exeter.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Support through court exeter@cassplus.org
(CASS+ Community Advice and Support Services)
Social security and child support sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
Telephone Number
Enquiries 01392 415 300
Crown court 01392 415 330
Crown court 01392 415 332
(Crown Court listing)
Witness service 0300 332 1000
Enquiries 01392 226051
(Witness Care Unit)
Support through court 01392 415 335
(CASS+ Community Advice and Support Services)
Enquiries 0330 808 4407
(Magistrates - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm)
Enquiries 0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Procedure cases)
Social security and child support 0300 123 1142
Family public law (children in care) 0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Listing fax 0870 324 0068
County court fax 0870 324 0124
Crown court fax 0870 324 0070
Family court fax 0870 324 0123
Citizens advice 0808 278 7845
(Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm )
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Building Facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01392 415 300.
No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available at Exeter City Council's Magdalen Road and Magdalen Street car parks.
Disabled access
There is a ramp with a slight incline to the building entrance. The building has lifts to all floors and level access into courtrooms.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Security arch
For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
Lift
Lifts are available in this building to access the first and second floors.
Public toilets
Public toilets are available on the ground and second floors.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and located on the ground and second floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available from vending machines on site, with separate facilities for jurors.
Interview room
Seven consultation rooms are available on the ground floor and seven consultation rooms are available on the second floor. These rooms cannot be booked in advance but if you would like the use of one please see the usher on the second floor on the day of the hearing.
Waiting Room
This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room. There is a separate witness waiting area available.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located on the ground and second floors. A key is not required to access the rooms.
Prayer / Quiet room
A quiet room for prayer or contemplation can normally be arranged by prior request. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Video facilities
Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Wireless network connection
Access to GovWifi available.
Witness service
Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service/.Support Through Court (previously known as The PSU) is available on the second floor of this building to provide assistance.