Norwich Combined Court Centre
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Address
The Law Courts
Bishopgate
Norwich
NR3 1UR
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Opening times
- Court open
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8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday
- Counter open
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10am to 4pm (by prior appointment only)
- Adoption
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NorwichCountyAdoptions@justice.gov.uk
(for all adoption matters)
- Civil court
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enquiries.norwich.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(for all civil matters)
- Family court
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family.norwich.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(for all family matters)
- Family court
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e-filing.norwich.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(submitting Family orders following hearings)
- Crown court
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enquiries.norwich.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk
(for all Crown Court matters)
- Breathing space enquiries
- norwich.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Crown court
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01603 728 200
(from 9am to 5pm)
- Crown court fax
- 01264 785130
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Jury service
- 01603 728 236
- Witness service
- 0300 3321 294
- Family court fax
- 01264 785024
- Civil court fax
- 01264 785023
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available within 500 metres: St Helen’s Wharf 17 Bishopgate, Norwich NR3 1RZ Magdalen Car Park, St Saviours Lane, Norwich NR3 1SP 2 parking spaces available on site for Blue Badge holders. Please contact the court to reserve a space.
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Disabled access
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This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
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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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This building has hearing enhancement facilities which are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court office by telephone or e-mail if necessary. Please be aware that these facilities may not be compatible with all hearing devices.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building.
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Lift
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Wheel chair access lift available to the first floor.
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Refreshments
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Light refreshments are available between 9.30am and 2pm.
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Interview room
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16 intervew rooms are available at this court.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
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Video facilities
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Video conference and prison video link facilities available.
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Wireless network connection
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Access to GovWifi available.
Translators or Interpreters
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Norwich Combined Court Centre
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Female Genital Mutilation (opens in new tab)
- Forced marriage (opens in new tab)
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
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Single justice procedure
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Court codes for legal professionals
Crown Court location code: 443
County Court location code: 285
Family Court location code: 285
DX: 97385 Norwich 5
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
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