Reading Crown Court
Visit or contact us:
Address
Old Shire Hall
The Forbury
Reading
RG1 3EH
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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8:30am to 5:30pm
- Counter open
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9am to 5pm (4:30pm on Friday)
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0118 967 4400
(from 9am to 5pm)
- Jury service
- 0118 967 4501
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
- Fax
- 0870 324 0330
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0118 967 4400.
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No parking
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There is no parking available but parking for blue badge holders can be arranged by calling the Enquiries telephone number. Parking for blue badge holders is also available nearby.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and disabled toilet
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome
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Hearing Loop
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This court has a portable system available for use in courtrooms. There is also a free standing system available which can be moved into any courtroom.
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Interview room
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Nine interview rooms are available at this court.
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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)
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Wireless network connection
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This court has wireless internet access available within the building
Translators or Interpreters
Reading Crown 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
Crown Court location code: 449
DX: 97440 Reading 5
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
HMCTS Common Platform
This location participates in this scheme