Canterbury Magistrates' Court
Write to us:
Folkestone Magistrates' Court
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkstone
CT20 2DH
Visit us:
Broad Street
Canterbury
CT1 2UE
Enquiries
Telephone
Enquiries
(from 9am to 5pm)
Fine queries
(from 9am to 5pm)
Fax
Witness service
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.
Loop Hearing
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.
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Canterbury Magistrates' Court
This location handles:
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Crime
- Domestic abuse
- Single justice procedure
Make a complaint:
Court codes for legal professionals:
Magistrates' Court location code: 1965
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
Register for the scheme