Hertford County Court and Family Court
Visit us:
Shire Hall
Fore Street
Hertford
SG14 1DF
Write to us:
PO Box 373
Hertford
SG13 9HT
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
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By appointment only.
- Breathing space enquiries
- hertford.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(from 9am to 5pm)
- Fax
- 0870 324 0115
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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Parking
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Parking available in local car parks and in surrounding streets. Disabled parking spaces also available in local car parks and in surrounding streets.
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Disabled access
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This site has stair only access to the private interview rooms, family/prayer room. There is no wheelchair access
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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 hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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Lift
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A lift is available to use.
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Disabled toilet
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Disabled toilet available.
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Interview room
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There 4 interview rooms on the first floor with stairs only access.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities available. Breast feeding can be done in public areas, however, private room can be arranged via written/email to court prior to visit.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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Prayer room available (shared use with Family Room).
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Hertford County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (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: 221
DX: 97710 Hertford 2
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
Register for the scheme (opens in new tab)