Peterlee Magistrates' Court

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St Aidans Way
Peterlee
SR8 1QR

Write to us:

Central Avenue
Newton Aycliffe
Co. Durham
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 5RT

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Opening times

Court open

This is a satellite court and is only open when sitting.

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Crime customer service centre)

Enquiries
CDD-enquiries@Justice.gov.uk

(General)

Listing
CDD-listing@Justice.gov.uk
Payments
cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.uk
Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)

Telephone

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Crime customer service centre)

Enquiries
01325 318 114

(General)

Payments
0191 298 2280
Citizens advice
0300 332 1000
Witness service
0191 375 2936

(Monday to Friday 9 am until 5 pm)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.

Parking

There are a limited number of parking bays at the court. Alternative parking can be found in the town centre, which is a short walk away.

Disabled access

Disabled access and disabled toilet

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

Six interview rooms are available at this court.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor  

Video facilities

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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Peterlee Magistrates' Court

This location handles

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1585

DX: 63808 Newton Aycliffe

Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme

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HMCTS Common Platform

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