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
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8.30am to 5pm
- Counter open
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Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime Customer Service Centre - if the reference number contains letters & numbers)
- Enquiries
- pmc@justice.gov.uk
- Listing
- pmclist@justice.gov.uk
- Witness service
- portsmouth.mc@citizensadvice.ord.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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do-pooleenforcement@justice.gov.uk
(Fines)
- Single Justice Service
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SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service)
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Customer Service Centre - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, Saturday 8:30am to 2pm)
- Family court
- 0239 289 3015
- Family court
- 0239 289 3016
- Payments
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0300 123 9252
(Fines enforcement)
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
- Finances
- 0170 228 3860
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- Single Justice Service
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service Contact Centre - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however, paid offsite parking is available within 100 yards in the Isambard Brunel Car Park.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. Parking can be arranged by contacting the court Security in advance.
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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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Refreshments
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Cold drinks are available from a vending machine.
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Interview room
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4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
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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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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
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Portsmouth 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: 1800
DX: 98494 Portsmouth 5
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