Hove Trial Centre

Visit us:

The Court House
Lansdowne Road
Hove
BN3 3BN

Write to us:

The Law Courts
High Street
Lewes
BN7 1YB

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The public counter remains closed.

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Opening times

Court open

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Telephone

Crown court
01273 480 400

(from 9am to 5pm)

Crown court fax
01264 785 090
Jury service
01273 229202
Witness service
0300 332 1000

Building facilities

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

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available nearby at public car parks (including orange badge holders)

Disabled access

Disabled toilet facilities.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing Loop

This court has a portable loop hearing system that can be booked prior to a hearing.

Lift

Available to use

Refreshments

Access to free drinking water fountains available in public areas.

Interview room

Four private interview rooms are available at this court.

Children's waiting room

There is a children's room available for child witnesses only.

Baby changing facility

There are baby changing facilities at this court.

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

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Hove Trial Centre

This location handles

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

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Court codes for legal professionals

Crown Court location code: 1602

Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme

This location participates in this scheme

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