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 open

By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications

Email

Breathing space enquiries
durham.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Social security and child support
sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk
Family public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Telephone

Enquiries
0300 123 5577
Social security and child support
0300 123 1142
Mediation
0191 224 4482
Enforcement
0191 375 1808
Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.

Disabled access

Disabled access and disabled toilet

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

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.

Interview room

There are five interview rooms available at this court.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available.

Video facilities

Video conference and Prison video link facilities.

Translators or Interpreters

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 190

DX: 65115 Durham 5

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