Plymouth Magistrates' Court

Visit or write to us:

St Andrews Street
Plymouth
PL1 2DP

Magistrates' Court location code:: 1302
DX:: DX 98470 PLY

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

This court or tribunal is open.

You should only go to this court or tribunal if you have received confirmation that your hearing is going ahead in person.

If you have a hearing coming up, we will contact you by post, email or phone before your hearing to tell you if it will take place and what you need to do.

You may be offered a remote hearing by phone or video.

Due to the coronavirus, we’re taking longer to answer calls and emails. Please only contact us if necessary. For example, you have a hearing confirmed and need to change the date because you’re self-isolating.

Find out how we’re managing hearings during the outbreak.

Opening hours

Court open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
No counter service available: No counter service at this court
Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm

Email

Listing:

de-plymouthmclist@justice.gov.uk

Phone numbers

Enquiries:

01752 677480

Fine queries:

01633 645 112

Witness service:

0300 332 1000

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact the court or tribunal to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss a reasonable adjustment you need.

There are no customer parking facilities at this venue, however paid offsite parking is available on the main road at the front of the building and a car park 40 metres from the main entrance.
A disabled ramp leads from the pavement to the main entrance of the court. There is a disabled access gate for entry to the foyer as a wheelchair will not fit through the security arch. A disabled lift is located on the ground floor for access to Court 7. This can be activated by security
Assistance are welcome on site.
Court 1 has a fixed hearing loop. Contact Front of house on 017541 677475.
For Safety and Security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building. We have a security arch. Please alert security if you have a pacemaker.
Male and female public toilets are situated on the ground floor in the main foyer.
Disabled toilet facilities are available on the ground floor in the main foyer for public use.
Vending machines serving hot and cold drinks and snacks.
4 interview rooms are available.
The building has two public waiting area on the ground floor on each side of the building outside Courts 1,2 and 3 – Courts 4,5 and 6. There are separate witness waiting areas. Please ask for details.
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilet on the ground floor.
This court has Prison Video Link facilities which is also available for conferences and legal visits.
To book a booth email de-plymouthmclist@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk, subject heading – Video Link Booking or telephone 01752 677475.
No public Wifi is available.
Witness care offices are situated outside courts 4, 5 and 6.