Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

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Address

The Law Courts
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2DQ

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Opening times

Court open

8.30am to 5pm

Counter open

Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Email

Enquiries
pmc@justice.gov.uk
Case progression
ha-southprogression@justice.gov.uk
Witness service
portsmouth.mc@citizensadvice.ord.uk
Social security and child support
sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Crime customer service centre)

Telephone

Enquiries
02392 819 421
Family court
02392 893 015
Family court
02392 893 016
Payments
01633 645 112
Finances
01702 283 860
Social security and child support
0300 123 1142
Enquiries
03308 084 407

(Crime customer service centre)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 02392 819 421.

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however, paid offsite parking is available within 100 yards in the Isambard Brunel Car Park.

Disabled access

Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. Parking can be arranged by contacting the court Security in advance.

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.

Refreshments

Cold drinks are available from a vending machine.

Interview room

4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor

Baby changing facility

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

Video facilities

This court has Prison Video Link facilities which are available for hearings, conferences and legal visits. To book a booth email ha-southprogression@justice.gov.uk, subject heading Video Link Booking or telephone 02392 857918

Translators or Interpreters

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal.

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

This location handles:

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

  • Benefits

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Court codes for legal professionals:

Magistrates' Court location code: 1800

DX: 98494 Portsmouth 5

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