Dorset justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Dorset?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Dorset?

Dorchester Crown Court is the nearest, about 7.5 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Dorset?

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 Dorset?

Portland is the nearest prison (about 20.9 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 Dorset. 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: 799k+

Nearest Police Force

Dorset Police

Primary Force

Dorset Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the English county of Dorset in the south-west of England.

Website:www.dorset.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Dorchester Crown Court

7.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Salisbury Crown Court

52.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Taunton Crown Court

61.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Southampton Crown Court

68.6 miles away

Crown Court

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Newport Isle of Wight Crown Court

73.9 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Yeovil Police Station Horsey Lane, Yeovil, BA20 2GD

30.4 mi

Bournemouth Police Station Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1QL

33.2 mi

Dorset Headquarters Winfrith, Dorchester, DT2 8DZ

8.3 mi

Weymouth Police Station Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 9WW

15.9 mi

Nearest Prison

Portland

20.9 miles away

HMP/YOI Portland, 104 The Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Dorset

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Sue Adams Law

Solicitor

Probate and Estate AdministrationWills, Trusts and Tax Planning

Dorchester

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BLACKBURN LAW LIMITED

Solicitor

EmploymentWills, Trusts and Tax PlanningConsumer+3

DORCHESTER

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SARAH GRANT SOLICITORS

Solicitor

FamilyProperty - ResidentialProbate and Estate Administration+1

Dorchester

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HUMPHRIES KIRK TRUSTEE COMPANY

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax Planning

DORCHESTER

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THE COMMERCIAL LAW PRACTICE LIMITED

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and OtherProbate and Estate AdministrationProperty - Residential+1

Dorchester

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PHARAOH LEGAL LIMITED

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningNon-Litigation - OtherDiscrimination+7

Dorchester

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Battens Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Dorchester

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LOUISA GHEVAERT ASSOCIATES LTD

Solicitor

FamilyLitigation - Other

WEYMOUTH

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About Dorset

Dorset 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

Area2,653 sq km
Population798,914
Police ForceDorset Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Dorset?

Where is the nearest court in Dorset?

How can I get legal aid in Dorset?

How do I visit someone in prison near Dorset?