Durham Crown Court

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Address

The Law Courts
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HW

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Opening times

Court open

8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Counter open

8:30am to 5pm

Telephone

Enquiries
0191 3866714
Witness service
0191 375 2936
Citizens advice
0300 332 1000
Fax
0870 739 5977

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0191 3866714.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogsare 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.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available.

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

Wireless network connection

This court has wireless Internet access available within the building.

Translators or Interpreters

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal.

Durham Crown Court

This location handles:

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

Make a complaint:

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Court codes for legal professionals:

Crown Court location code: 422

DX: 65112 Durham 4

Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme

This location participates in this scheme

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