Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Visit us:
Parkgate
Darlington
DL1 1RU
Write to us:
Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court and Family Hearing Centre
Central Avenue
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 5RT
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Enquiries
- CDD-enquiries@justice.gov.uk
- Listing
- CDD-listing@justice.gov.uk
- Payments
- cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 01325 318 114
- Citizens advice
- 0300 332 1000
- Witness service
- 0191 375 2936
- Payments
- 0191 298 2280
- Fax
- 0870 739 4478
- Listing
- 01325 327633
- Listing
- 01325 327636
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01325 318 114.
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Parking
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Public parking is available at the Park Place car park next to the court.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and disabled toilet
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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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The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
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Interview room
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Three interview rooms are available at this court.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available.
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Video facilities
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Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links.
Translators or Interpreters
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Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
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Single justice procedure
- Benefits (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 1585
DX: 63808 Newton Aycliffe
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
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HMCTS Common Platform
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