Leicester County Court and Family Court
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Address
90 Wellington Street
Leicester
LE1 6HG
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- No counter service available
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Civil and Family Counters are closed until further notice due to Covid pandemic.
- Enquiries
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hearings.leicester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Civil and Possession enquiries)
- Enquiries
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bailiffs.leicester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Bailiff enquiries)
- Family public law (children in care)
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family.leicester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Paper process including C100 applications)
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Breathing space enquiries
- leicester.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 0116 222 5700
- Minicom
- 0191 478 1476
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- Family public law (children in care)
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0116 222 5706
(Paper process)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0116 222 5700.
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Parking
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The nearest public car park is East Street. There is metered parking on Wellington Street and St. Albion Street.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access is available at the back of the building via a ramp. Please follow signage. Disabled parking can be arranged by contacting the Customer Service Officer in advance on 0116 222 5700.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Hearing Loop
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Hearing enhancement facilities are available on request in court and hearing rooms and near the security arch at the public entrance.
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Refreshments
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Refreshments are available on site.Hot food and drink prepared and served on the premises. Please note that it is not permissible to bring hot food or hot drinks into the building.
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Interview room
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Interview rooms are available on both floors.
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Children's waiting room
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There is a children's room on the first floor waiting area, access limited by CAFCASS.
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Baby changing facility
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This court has baby changing facilities situated in the ground floor toilets by the public counter area.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Translators or Interpreters
Leicester County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
- Divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Forced marriage
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing
- Money claims
- Benefits
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Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 244
DX: 17401 Leicester 3
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme