Norwich Magistrates' Court and Family Court
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                Bishopgate
              
              Norwich
              NR3 1UP
            
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Family Court cases
              
                Norwich Combined Court
              
                Bishopgate
              
              Norwich
              NR3 1UR
            
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Crime cases
              
                Norwich Magistrates' Court
              
                Bishopgate
              
              Norwich
              NR3 1UP
            
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Opening times
- Court open
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9am to 5pm Monday to Friday;Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener
 
- Enquiries
 - contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
 - Enquiries
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                    sjs@justice.gov.uk
                    
                      
(Single Justice Service Centre)
 - Tribunal
 - watfordet@justice.gov.uk
 - Family court
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                    family.norwich.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
                    
                      
(Enquiries)
 - Payments
 - suffolkenfwork@justice.gov.uk
 
Telephone
- Enquiries
 - 03308 084 407
 - Enquiries
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                    0300 303 0656
                    
                      
(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice case)
 - Enquiries
 - 
                    0300 123 9252 
                    
                      
(Enforcement Office - from 9am to 5pm)
 - Enquiries
 - 
                    0344 8924000
                    
                      
(Family - from 9am to 5pm)
 - Payments
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                    0300 790 9901 
                    
                      
(National Payment Line -24 hr line)
 - Witness service
 - 0300 332 1000
 - Tribunal
 - 01923 281 750
 - Fax
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                    01264 785077
                    
                      
(Employment Tribunal)
 
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 03308 084 407.
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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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Interview room
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4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
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Children's waiting room
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Childrens facility in family area only
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Baby changing facility
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Baby Changing Facilities-located within the Court 6 Family waiting area ground floor and in the Disabled Toilet on the first floor
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
 
Translators or Interpreters
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          Norwich Magistrates' Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
 - Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
 - Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
 - Claims against employers (opens in new tab)
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Single justice procedure
 
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 1972
DX: 97389 Norwich 5
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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