Brighton-Hearing Centre

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1 Edward Street
Brighton
BN2 0JD

Write to us:

Brighton County Court
William Street
Brighton
BN2 0RF

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Counter service by appointment only

There is no public counter in this building. For urgent matters only there is a counter service by prior appointment at Brighton County Court (William Street, Brighton BN2 0RF

Email

Enquiries
sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk

(for all other Children and family enquiries)

Enquiries
hearings.brighton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Civil)

Enquiries
sx.familyapps@justice.gov.uk

(C100 applications)

Family public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.co.uk

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Telephone

Counter appointments
01273 388421

(please call between 9am to 4.30pm, to make an appointment)

Enquiries
0300 123 5577

(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

Enquiries
0300 303 0642

(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.

Disabled access

For disabled access please call 01273 388421.  

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing Loop

Hardwired loop hearing facilities are available in Hearing Room 2

Security arch

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.

Lift

Lifts are available in this building to access all public floors

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on all public floors

Disabled toilet

An accessible toilet is available and located on the second floor

Refreshments

A chilled water dispenser is available in each waiting area.  

Interview room

Interview rooms are available on the first, second and third floors.  This building has public waiting areas outside all hearing rooms

Children's waiting room

A childrens room is available at this Court.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available in the public toilets (male and female) on the first floor  

Video facilities

Court hearing room video conferencing facilities available (by prior arrangement)

Wireless network connection

WiFi is available in all areas of the building.  Please see WiFi notices in the waiting areas for details.

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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

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