Horsham County Court and Family Court

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The Law Courts
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2ET

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Brighton County Court
William Street
Brighton
BN2 0RF

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Counter open

Appointments only

Email

Breathing space enquiries
brighton.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Enquiries
hearings.brighton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

(Civil)

Enquiries
sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk

(Family)

Telephone

Enquiries
0300 303 0642

(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

Enquiries
0300 123 5577

(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424

(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

Fax
0870 761 7760

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.

Parking

There is no parking at the court. The closest public parking is in the car park at the Pavilions Leisure Centre in Hurst Road.

Disabled access

This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.  

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.

Interview room

4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor

Translators or Interpreters

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Court codes for legal professionals

County Court location code: 150

Family Court location code: 554

DX: 98070 Brighton 3

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