Peterlee Magistrates' Court
Visit us:
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
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This is a satellite court and is only open when sitting.
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime customer service centre)
- Enquiries
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CDD-enquiries@Justice.gov.uk
(General)
- Listing
- CDD-listing@Justice.gov.uk
- Payments
- cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime customer service centre)
- Enquiries
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01325 318 114
(General)
- Payments
- 0191 298 2280
- Citizens advice
- 0300 332 1000
- Witness service
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0191 375 2936
(Monday to Friday 9 am until 5 pm)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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Parking
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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.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and disabled toilet
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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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The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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Interview room
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Six interview 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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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Translators or Interpreters
Peterlee Magistrates' Court
This location handles
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Crime
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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
This location participates in this scheme
HMCTS Common Platform
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