Gateshead Magistrates' Court and Family Court
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Address
Warwick Street
Gateshead
NE8 1DT
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Opening times
- Court open
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8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday;
- No counter service available
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- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime customer service centre)
- Payments
- cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.uk
- Listing
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NO-Listings@Justice.gov.uk
(Magistrates' Listings Only)
- Enquiries
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SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime customer service centre)
- Enquiries
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0191 477 5821
(General from 9am -5pm)
- Payments
- 0191 298 2280
- Fax
- 0870 324 0210
- Citizens advice
- 0300 332 1000
- Listing
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0191 4775821
(Magistrates' Listings Only - Opening Hours: - 8.30am-4:30pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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No parking
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There are no public parking facilities at this site. Disabled parking is available upon request however. Please see below for alternatives: Public Transport - Gateshead bus Interchange is a large enclosed bus station within Gateshead town centre with bus links to various areas outside of Gateshead. The local metro station, Gateshead Metro, is also located here. Both which are a 7 minute walk to the court. Local parking which includes disabled parking - Regent Court Car ParkCharles StOpen 24 hours · 0191 433 3636 Civic Centre Car ParkArthur StOpen 24 hours · 0191 433 3636 Sunderland Road (Tynegate) Car ParkSunderland Rd0191 433 3636
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Disabled access
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Disabled access facilities.
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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 at this Court.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets
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Interview room
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Private interview rooms are available at this Court.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Translators or Interpreters
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Gateshead Magistrates' Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
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Single justice procedure
- Benefits (opens in new tab)
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 2365
DX: 742120 Gateshead 6
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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