Canterbury Magistrates' Court

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Broad Street
Canterbury
CT1 2UE

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Folkestone Magistrates' Court
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkstone
CT20 2DH

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Email

Enquiries
eastkentmc@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries
01303 227800

(from 9am to 5pm)

Payments
01622 680 070

(from 9am to 5pm)

Fax
0870 739 5848
Witness service
0300 332 1000

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01303 227800.

Disabled access

This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.

Interview room

4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available in the toilets on the ground floor

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Video link can be used for witnesses or solicitor linking to virtual court by prior booking.

Translators or Interpreters

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal.

Canterbury Magistrates' Court

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Magistrates' Court location code: 1965

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