Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
Visit or contact us:
Address
The Law Courts
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2DQ
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
Enquiries
Case progression
Witness service
Social security and child support
Telephone
Enquiries
Family queries
Family queries
Fine queries
Fixed penalties
Social security and child support
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.
Loop Hearing
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
Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
This location handles:
- Crime
- Single justice procedure
- Benefits
Make a complaint:
Court codes for legal professionals:
Magistrates' Court location code: 1800
DX: 98494 Portsmouth 5
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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