Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court
Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court. Deals with: Bankruptcy, Children, Crime, Divorce, Domestic violence, High Court District Registry
General Info
- NameYeovil County, Family and
- TypeMagistrates
- TierFourth
- RegionWestern
- Opening Times9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Contact Info
- AddressThe Law Courts Petters Way, Yeovil, BA20 1SW
- Phone0330 808 4407
- DXDX 98830 Yeovil 2
- Enquiries Email[email protected]
Facilities & Accessibility
- Disabled AccessAccess is restricted for users with mobility difficulties. Public access to the court is via a steep incline and steps. Please contact us to discuss y
- Hearing LoopThe building has hearing enhancement facilities available.
- Interview RoomsThree interview rooms on upper floor and four in the family suite.
- Video FacilitiesElectronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facilities Internal video conferencing facilities plus external video link to prisons is available. 1 video
Going to Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court
When to arrive
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to clear security and find your courtroom. The building is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Check the daily court lists on arrival to confirm your courtroom number.
What to bring
Bring photo ID, any paperwork or letters about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Phones must usually be switched off in the courtroom.
Do you need a lawyer?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for anything that could lead to a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. The duty solicitor scheme covers many first hearings and you may be eligible for legal aid. See the legal help below or speak to a solicitor as early as possible.
Getting there
The Law Courts Petters Way, Yeovil, BA20 1SW. Use the directions link above for travel and parking. Accessibility: Access is restricted for users with mobility difficulties. Public access to the court is via a steep incline and steps. Please contact us to discuss y.
General guidance only — not legal advice. Always check official instructions on your court letter and at GOV.UK.
Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court listings today & tomorrow
Daily hearing lists for Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court by courtroom, time and case reference, updated from official HM Courts & Tribunals Service sources through the sitting day.
Lists change at short notice. Always confirm your courtroom and time from the daily list on arrival. Free email alerts are available on the listings page. How busy is this court?
Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court: common questions
What time does Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court open?
Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Counter: Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to get through security and find your courtroom.
How do I find out which courtroom my case is in at Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
Check the daily court list. It is published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service the working day before and shows each case by courtroom, time and case reference. On the day, the same list is displayed on screens inside the building and ushers can direct you. Cases are sometimes moved between courtrooms at short notice, so check again when you arrive.
See today's listings for Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' CourtWhat is the phone number for Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
The enquiries number for Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court is 0330 808 4407. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.
Where is Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court is at The Law Courts Petters Way, Yeovil, BA20 1SW. Document exchange: DX 98830 Yeovil 2.
Get directionsIs there parking at Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available opposite the building. Allow extra time if you are driving; public car parks near courts fill up early on sitting days.
Is Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court accessible?
Access is restricted for users with mobility difficulties. Public access to the court is via a steep incline and steps. Please contact us to discuss y. Hearing loop: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available.. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.
Can I take my phone into Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Phones go through the security scanner on the way in and must be switched off or silent inside the courtroom. Recording, photographing or filming anything inside a court building is a criminal offence. Some courts ask you to hand phones in at the public gallery door for certain trials.
What should I bring to a hearing at Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
Photo ID, any letter or paperwork about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Allow time for security: bags are searched and sharp objects, glass and aerosols are not allowed in.
Do I need a solicitor at Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for any charge that could carry a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. A duty solicitor is available at court for first hearings in many cases, and legal aid depends on the seriousness of the charge and your income. Contact a criminal defence firm before your hearing if you can.
Criminal defence solicitors near Yeovil County, Family andCan members of the public watch a hearing at Yeovil County, Family and Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Almost all magistrates' court hearings are open to the public and there is a public gallery in each courtroom. You do not need to book. Youth court hearings and some family matters are private. and the usher will tell you if you cannot enter.