Bristol Probate and Family Court

Formal Name of Courthouse
Probate and Family Court Department
Bristol Division

Common Names for Courthouse
Bristol Probate and Family Court

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

Directions

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Telephone Contact Numbers
Main: (508) 977-4970
Clerk’s Office: (508) 977-6040
Probation: (508) 977-4980
Judge’s Lobby: SEE EACH JUDGE

Mailing Address (Non-Criminal Pleading)

Bristol Probate and Family Court
40 Broadway, Suite 240
Taunton, MA 02780

Fax Numbers
Judge’s Lobby: SEE EACH JUDGE

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.)
** Hours may vary — check the website for any changes

List of Massachusetts Cities and Towns served by this Courthouse
Acushnet, Attleboro, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton, Easton, Fairhaven, Fall River*,
Freetown, Mansfield, New Bedford*,  North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham
Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton,  Westport

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