Durham County Court and Family Court
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Address
Durham Justice Centre
Green Lane
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3RG
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Opening times
- Counter service by appointment only
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10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
- Civil court
- hearingsdurhamcty@justice.gov.uk
- Family court
- familydurhamcty@Justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- durham.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone
- Enforcement
- 0191 375 1808
- 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)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Mediation
- 0191 224 4482
- 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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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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There are five interview rooms 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 and Prison video link facilities.
Translators or Interpreters
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Durham County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- 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: 190
DX: 65115 Durham 5
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