Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre

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About Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre is a County Court and Family Court located in the Midlands region of England and Wales. It handles cases relating to bankruptcy, civil, divorce, employment, family, social security. Today, there are 39 hearings listed at this court. Over the past 7 days, 237 hearings have been listed. All listing data is sourced daily from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).

39

Hearings today

237

Hearings (7 days)

County Court and Family Court

Court type

Midlands

Region

Contact & Location

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre is located in the Midlands region of England and Wales.

2 Redcliff Street, Bristol, BS1 6GR

Phone: 0117 366 4860

Email: bristol.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk

Court data sourced from HMCTS Find a Court or Tribunal service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Today’s Hearings (39)

23 Apr25 Apr
AllAppeal Hearing (CIV)1Application (Family Law)1Application (Private Law)1Application (Public Law)1Case Management Hearing (Civil)1Case Management Hearing (Public Law)1Determination for a Finding of Fact Hearing1Directions hearing (BPC)1Directions Hearing (Civil)1Directions Hearing (Family Law)2Directions Hearing (Public Law)1Dispute Resolution Appointment (Private Law)2DRA (Dispute Resolution Appointment)1EPO (Emergency Protection Order) Hearing1Family Law Injunction1Fast-track1Final Hearing (Public Law)2Finding of Fact (Private Law)1Full/Final Hearing (Private Law)1Further Case Management Hearing2Handing down (PT)1Hearing (Civil)1ICO (Interim Care Order) Hearing1Judgment (Public Law)1Preliminary Hearing1PTR (Pre-Trial Review) Hearing (Civil)3Review Hearing (Private Law)1Safeguarding Gatekeeping Appointment (Private Law)1Small Claims5
R.A.M.

BS25C50126, CAT C, ISSUES 3 & 4

Directions Hearing (Public Law)
9:30AM
Court 16
His Honour Judge Cranfield
Small Claims
10:00AM
Court 1
District Judge Wales
Small Claims
10:00AM
Court 1
District Judge Wales
Fast-track
10:00AM
Court 2
Deputy District Judge Gibb
Small Claims
10:00AM
Court 4
Deputy District Judge Cannings
Handing down (PT)
10:00AM
Court 5
District Judge Napier
R.A.M.

BS25P70538

Full/Final Hearing (Private Law)
10:00AM
Court 6
Deputy District Judge Elford
R.A.M.

BS25C50147, CAT C: 2, 4,

Further Case Management Hearing
10:00AM
Court 7
His Honour Judge Cronin
R.A.M.

BS25C50200 CLASS C: 1 & 4 BCC V CAPALDI/REVILL

Final Hearing (Public Law)
10:00AM
Court 16
His Honour Judge Cranfield
R.A.M.

BS26C50120 CAT C ISSUES 1,2 & 4

ICO (Interim Care Order) Hearing
10:00AM
Court 17
His Honour Judge O'neill
R.A.M.O.

BS24P00424

Finding of Fact (Private Law)
10:00AM
Court 18
District Judge J Gibson
R.A.M.

BS25P00208

DRA (Dispute Resolution Appointment)
10:00AM
Court 19
R.A.M.

BS26P00107

Review Hearing (Private Law)
10:00AM
Bristol CJC Legal Adviser Remote 01, Before: Legal Adviser
Pugh & Another v Pugh

PT-2025-BRS-000135

Directions hearing (BPC)
10:05AM
Court 5
District Judge Napier
PTR (Pre-Trial Review) Hearing (Civil)
10:30AM
Court 12
His Honour Judge Ralton
R.A.M.

BS26P70042

Application (Private Law)
11:00AM
Court 7
His Honour Judge Cronin
R.A.M.

BS25C50329 CAT C, ISSUES 2, 4 & 5

Judgment (Public Law)
11:00AM
Court 17
His Honour Judge O'neill
R.A.M.

BS24P00422

Dispute Resolution Appointment (Private Law)
11:00AM
Court 19
Preliminary Hearing
11:15AM
Court 5
District Judge Napier
PTR (Pre-Trial Review) Hearing (Civil)
11:30AM
Court 12
His Honour Judge Ralton
Directions Hearing (Civil)
12:00PM
Court 5
District Judge Napier
R.A.M.

BS26P70357

Directions Hearing (Family Law)
12:00PM
Court 7
His Honour Judge Cronin
R.A.M.

BS26P00151

Directions Hearing (Family Law)
12:00PM
Court 7
His Honour Judge Cronin
R.A.M.

BS25P70360

Dispute Resolution Appointment (Private Law)
12:00PM
Court 19
Non-Mol

BS26F70315

Application (Family Law)
12:30PM
Court 5
District Judge Napier
R.A.M.

BS26C50056 CAT C, ISSUES 2 & 4

Further Case Management Hearing
1:00PM
Court 17
His Honour Judge O'neill
Small Claims
2:00PM
Court 1
District Judge Wales
Small Claims
2:00PM
Court 4
Deputy District Judge Cannings
Hearing (Civil)
2:00PM
Court 5
District Judge Napier
R.A.M.

BS26C50125

EPO (Emergency Protection Order) Hearing
2:00PM
Court 7
His Honour Judge Cronin
PTR (Pre-Trial Review) Hearing (Civil)
2:00PM
Court 12
His Honour Judge Ralton
Appeal Hearing (CIV)
2:00PM
Court 13
His Honour Judge M Berkley
R.A.M.

BS25C50011

Final Hearing (Public Law)
2:00PM
Court 17
His Honour Judge O'neill
R.A.M.

BS25P00439

Determination for a Finding of Fact Hearing
2:00PM
Court 19
R.A.M.

BS26P70154

Safeguarding Gatekeeping Appointment (Private Law)
2:00PM
Bristol CJC Legal Adviser Remote 01, Before: Legal Adviser
Case Management Hearing (Civil)
3:00PM
Court 12
His Honour Judge Ralton
R.A.M.

BS26C50090

Case Management Hearing (Public Law)
3:00PM
Court 16
His Honour Judge Cranfield
R.A.M.

BS25C50349,

Application (Public Law)
3:00PM
Court 17
His Honour Judge O'neill
Non-Mol

BS26F70225

Family Law Injunction
3:30PM
Court 19

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my case at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

Search for your case reference number in the hearings table above, or set up an alert to be notified when your case is listed at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre.

What cases are being heard at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre today?

There are 39 hearings listed at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre today. View the full cause list above with times, courtrooms, and judges.

Where is Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre is located at 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol, BS1 6GR. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing for security checks.

What is the phone number for Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

You can reach Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre on 0117 366 4860. Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre publishes 13 separate numbers for different departments — see the court contact panel for the full list.

What are Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre's opening hours?

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre publishes the following opening hours: Court open: 8:30am to 4pm (9am to 4pm Thursday); Counter open: 9:30am to 2pm (High Court and Administrative Court 4pm); Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm for civil and family queries (except Business and Property Court and Court of Protection which are open 9am to 4pm); Tribunal open: Employment Tribunal telephones are open 9am to 4pm. Always check the court website before visiting, as hours can change on bank holidays.

How do I contact Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre by email?

You can email Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre at bristol.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk. Include your case reference number and your full name in any correspondence.

Does Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre have disabled access?

Yes — This court has disabled access and lift facilities.

Does Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre support video hearings?

Yes — Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

Can I attend a hearing at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

Most hearings at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre are open to the public unless reporting restrictions apply. Check the listing notes for each case. Remote hearings may require prior arrangement.

How do I get alerts for Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

Sign up for a free CauseAlert account, then select Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre from your dashboard. You can choose to receive SMS or email notifications whenever new hearings are listed at this court.

What types of hearings are heard at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre handles cases relating to bankruptcy, civil, divorce, employment, family, social security. Hearing types may include trials, sentencing, case management, bail applications, and appeals depending on the court's jurisdiction. In the last 7 days, 237 hearings have been listed here.

How do I find out who's in court today at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

CauseAlert publishes the full daily cause list for Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre. Today's hearings are listed above with case references, defendant names (where available), courtrooms, and times. Set up a free alert to be notified when specific cases or names appear.

What cases are listed at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre tomorrow?

HMCTS typically publishes tomorrow's cause list by 4pm today. View the listings for 25 April 2026 at /courts/bristol-civil-and-family-justice-centre/2026-04-25, or set up an alert to be notified automatically.

Where can I find sentencing results for Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?

CauseAlert shows scheduled hearings, including cases listed "for Sentence". However, outcomes and sentencing remarks are not published through HMCTS cause lists. For sentencing results, check the Judiciary website (judiciary.uk) for sentencing remarks, or local news coverage.

Are court records at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre public?

Daily cause lists published by HMCTS are public documents. CauseAlert mirrors every published listing for Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre. For historical case records beyond cause lists, contact the court directly or search court judgments on the National Archives.

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Data sourced from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. Court information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Crown copyright.