The Kinship Navigator is a program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that assists all kinship guardians / caregivers (grandparents and other relatives) with accessing services online and with assistance from Kinship Navigator staff to help cultivate strong, stable and successful families
To learn more about this program or to apply for their assistance please click on the link below.
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On Behalf of the Bristol Probate and Family Court Register
Thomas Hoye
and Staff
we would like to
Congratulate
Gail
on 40 years of Service
UPDATE:
NEW BEDFORD IS CLOSED TODAY 4/14/2025
WITH NO SITTING JUDGE
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The best way to contact us:
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virtual REGISTRY
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The Bristol County Probate and Family Court Virtual Registry
will now be available daily from 9:00am to 12:00pm and then from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
The Virtual Registry will give you full access to all of our Registry services.
Please click on the link below to get started or dial in!
Zoom Link :: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612606196
Telephone Dial In :: 1-646-828-7666
Meeting ID :: 1612606196
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ANNOUNCEMENT
1/10/25
As of 1/2/25 MGL Chapter 209C has been updated. Please refer to Mass.gov to review the update information and new forms in Court Forms
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1/10/25
The new Uniform Guide to Filing went into effect 8/26/24. Please refer to the guide prior to filing any new pleadings.
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Virtual Motions
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The Bristol County Registry will now offer the scheduling of Non-Emergency Motions any time our Virtual Registry is available.
To schedule the hearing the Motion must have been accepted on efile or
be pending on efile. Please have the efile envelope number ready when you contact the virtual registry.
In addition, the next available Motion Day will be added to the web site (www.bristolcountyprobate.org)
near the Judge’s Calendar.
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New Bedford Closure Dates
April 14th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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Fall River Closure Dates
April 25th
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court updates
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The Taunton Bristol Probate & Family Court Registry is open at this time. Please try to limit in person visits when possible. All inquires can be handled through the Virtual Registry
Non-Emergency filings can be e-filed in accordance to what is accepted through our e-file system or can be mailed to 40 Broadway, Taunton, Ma 02780.
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This website has been created to help Bristol County residents access resources for the Probate & Family Court.
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If you need further assistance please contact our Virtual Registry
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Our goal is to make your interactions with our court as efficient and professional as possible and we look forward to helping you in any way we can.
Thank you for visiting the Bristol County Probate & Family Court Registry website.
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Thomas C. Hoye Jr.
Register of Probate
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REGISTRY HOURS
Normal Business Hours:
Taunton Registry :: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Fall River Registry :: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
New Bedford Registry :: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Our New Bedford location will be closed on Wednesday's and whenever there is not a sitting Judge.
Please check website for site specific closure dates for all locations.
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Court Service Centers
Court Service Centers assist self-represented court users navigate the legal system by providing legal information on limited types of cases. They can answer basic questions, help with court forms, give information about court rules, procedures, and practices, and connect people with community resources.
For more information on Court Service Centers, including locations, hours of operation, case types they assist with, what to bring with you, self-help videos, and community events, visit us at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/courtservice-centers
Taunton Court Service Center
provides in-person services
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. & 2–4:30 p.m.
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Court Service Center in Fall River
April 16th, 24th, 30th
9am-1pm
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The Virtual Court Service Center is open,
from 9am to 2pm,
Monday thru Friday.
Use this link to connect:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615261140
Department of Revenue Questions
If your case involves the
Dept. of Revenue
Click on the Zoom link to speak with a child support specialist
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Trial Court Law Library
Now Open in Taunton
Need to Make a Payment
on your Case?
Visit Trial Court eAccess
and click on
"Quick Pay"
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