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New Bedford Probate and Family Court

Address

505 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Phone

Register's Office & Probation Department (508) 999-5249

Online

Email: bristolprobate@jud.state.ma.us

Fax

Register's Office (508) 999-1211
Probation Department (508) 999-1269
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Overview

The Bristol Probate and Family Court in New Bedford serves all cities and towns in Bristol County.

Hours

Monday - Friday:
8:30 am-4:30 pm

Parking

There are 2 parking garages within walking distance of the Court. However, all parking immediately surrounding the Court is metered parking. Be sure to allow sufficient time to find appropriate parking.

Public transportation

Public transportation is available in New Bedford through SRTA, which can be reached at (508) 999-5211 or http://www.srtabus.com/.

Services

Accessibility

Please contact one of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) coordinators below for more information about accessibility at this court location.

Sharon Lemrise
Phone: 508-977-6056
Fax: 508-977-6087
email: sharon.lemrise@jud.state.ma.us

Melinda Sheppard (backup)
Phone: 508-672-1751 x209
email: melinda.sheppard@jud.state.ma.us

 

More info

Judge's Lobby

Hon. Katherine A. Field, First Justice

Register's Office

Thomas C. Hoye, Jr., Register

Probation Department

Michele Mullin, Chief Probation Officer

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