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Popular Name of Courthouse:     Probate and Family Court
   
Formal Name of Courthouse:    Probate and Family Court Department
Bristol Division

*Trial sessions are held in New Bedford and another is held in Fall River.
   
Address:   

Bristol Probate and Family Court
40 Broadway Street

Taunton, MA 02780

Fall River Satellite

289 Rock Street

Fall River, MA 02720

 

New Bedford Satellite

505 Pleasant Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

 

  handicapped icon Any disabled person needing to access this court should call the ADA Coordinator for this location to request appropriate accomodations. Please follow this link for a complete listing of ADA Coordinators.

Hours of Operation:

Taunton 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., except for emergencies which will be taken until 4:00 P.M.

New Bedford - 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (closed 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.)
Fall River - 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (closed 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.)
>> 06/13/12 - Press Release: Additional Court Locations to Adjust Public Office Hours - Five Southeast Housing Court Clerks' Offices Develop Staggered Schedule; Two District Courts Expand Adjustment from Three to Five Days

     

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Phone Numbers: Main
Clerk's Office
Probation
Judge's Lobby

(508) 977-4970
(508) 977-6040
(508) 977-4980

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Mailing Address
Non-Criminal Pleading:
   

Bristol Probate and Family Court

40 Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780

   
Accessibility Information for Persons with Disabilities:

All locations are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the Accessibility Coordinator to make any necessary accommodations.

< see the listing of coordinators>

     
Fax Number: Clerk's Office
Probation
Judge's Lobby

 

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Does the Court Receive
Filings By Fax?
   
No
     
Is E-Filing Available?    No
     
What Cities and Towns Are in the Court's Jurisdiction?
Bristol County
Cities
:
Attleboro
Fall River*
New Bedford*
Taunton

Towns
:
Acushnet, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton  
Easton, Fairhaven, Freetown, Mansfield  
North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham  
Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea  
Westport
Links to: Judge's Lobby

 
  Register's Office

 
  Probation Department

 
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Last Updated on May 24, 2012 9:58 AM