Cornwall justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Cornwall?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Devon & Cornwall Police at www.devon-cornwall.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Cornwall?

Truro Crown Court is the nearest, about 26.4 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Cornwall?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Cornwall?

Dartmoor is the nearest prison (about 55.9 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Cornwall. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in Western, England & Wales Population: 586k+

Nearest Police Force

Devon & Cornwall Police

Primary Force

Headquarters: Police Headquarters, Middlemoor, Exeter, EX2 7HQ

Devon and Cornwall Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the counties of Devon and Cornwall, including the unitary authority areas of Plymouth, Torbay and the Isles of Scilly.

Website:www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Truro Crown Court

26.4 miles away

Crown Court

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Plymouth Crown Court

43.3 miles away

Crown Court

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Exeter Crown Court

93.6 miles away

Crown Court

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Taunton Crown Court

134.2 miles away

Crown Court

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Swansea Crown Court

146 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Plymouth Police Station Plymouth Station, Plymouth, PL4 6AB

43.3 mi

Camborne Police Station South Terrace, Camborne, TR14 8SY

44.1 mi

St Austell Police Station Palace Road, St Austell, PL25 4AS

7.6 mi

Bodmin Police Station Tollgate Road, Bodmin, PL31 2AB

7.9 mi

Nearest Prison

Dartmoor

55.9 miles away

HMP Dartmoor, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RR

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Cornwall

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Coodes LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Family

St Austell

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CHARLES FRENCH SOLICITORS LTD

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and OtherWills, Trusts and Tax PlanningLitigation - Other+5

St. Austell

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A P BASSETT SOLICITORS

Solicitor

EmploymentLandlord and Tenant (Commercial and Domestic)Litigation - Other+4

LOSTWITHIEL

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Cornwall Defence Solicitors LLP

Solicitor

Criminal Defence

Roche

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BAILEYS LAW LLP

Solicitor

Criminal Defence

Bodmin

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BAILEYS LAW LEGAL SERVICES LTD

Solicitor

Criminal Defence

Cornwall

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Baileys Law LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Bodmin

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BRAINS SOLICITORS

Solicitor

Litigation - OtherProbate and Estate AdministrationProperty - Commercial+5

ST. AUSTELL

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About Cornwall

Cornwall is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area3,562 sq km
Population585,655
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Cornwall?

Where is the nearest court in Cornwall?

How can I get legal aid in Cornwall?

How do I visit someone in prison near Cornwall?