Darlington County Court and Family Court
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Address
4 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
DL3 7RL
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Opening times
- Court open
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9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
- Counter open
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9:30am to 3:30pm
- Counter service by appointment only
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10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
- Enquiries
- darlingtoncountycourt@Justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- darlington.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Counter appointments
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darlingtoncounty-appointments@justice.gov.uk
(Request a Counter Appointment)
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Counter appointments
- 01325 463224
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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No parking
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Unfortunately there is no onsite parking available, please check online for the nearest car parking facilities
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Disabled access
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Four interview rooms available for private discussions ahead of hearings, two located on ground floor and two located on first floor
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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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A portable hearing loop is available upon request for customers who require one, please contact the office in advance
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Disabled toilet
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The disabled toilet located on ground floor, additional toilets available on first floor. All wheelchair accessible
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Interview room
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Four interview rooms available for private discussions ahead of hearings, two located on ground floor and two located on first floor
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Baby changing facility
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Facilities are located on ground floor within the disabled toilet
Translators or Interpreters
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Darlington County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
- Benefits (opens in new tab)
Find out more about
- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
Contact us to make a complaint (opens in new tab)
Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 183
DX: 65109 Darlington 2
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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HMCTS Common Platform
This location participates in this scheme