Brighton County Court
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Address
William Street
Brighton
BN2 0RF
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter service by appointment only
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For urgent matters only
- Enquiries
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sx.familyapps@justice.gov.uk
(C100 applications)
- Enquiries
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sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk
(For all other children or family enquiries)
- Enquiries
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contactdetails.sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk
(For providing contact details for family cases only)
- Breathing space enquiries
- brighton.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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hearings.brighton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(For Civil enquiries)
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 0300 1235577
- Counter appointments
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01273 388421
(Please call between 9am and 4.30pm, to make an appointment)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 1235577.
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Disabled access
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For disabled access please call 01273 388421
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome
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Hearing Loop
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Although the building does not currently have hearing loop facilities, please contact the Court Office by telephone or email if loop hearing facilities are required as this could be accommodated in Brighton Hearing Centre
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all customers and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lift
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A lift is available in this building to access the first floor.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available and located on the first floor.
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Disabled toilet
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An accessible toilet is available and located on the ground floor.
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Refreshments
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A chilled water dispenser is available in each waiting area.
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Interview room
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1 interview room is available for urgent appointments only. Seven consultation rooms are available on the first floor.
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Waiting Room
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This building has a public waiting area outside all hearing rooms.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the accessible toilet.
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Video facilities
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Court hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
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Wireless network connection
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WiFi is available in all areas of the building. Please see WiFi notices in the waiting areas for details.
Translators or Interpreters
Brighton County Court
This location handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
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Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 150
Family Court location code: 554
DX: 98070 Brighton 3
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme