York Magistrates' Court and Family Court
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Address
Law Courts
Clifford Street
York
YO1 9RE
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pm
- Counter open
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9:30am to 4pm
- Magistrates court
- NYMags@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Family court
- ny-yorkmcfam@justice.gov.uk
- Payments
- cdnenforcement@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 01904 818 300
- Payments
- 0191 2982280
- Citizens advice
- 0300 332 1000
- Fax
- 0870 739 4476
- Enforcement
- Crime Customer Serivce Centre
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01904 818 300.
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Disabled access
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Disabled Access to Ground floor Courtrooms via lift to the rear of the building. Please notify the Court of your attendance in advance as the lift requires staff assisstance.
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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 a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
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Lift
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The Maximum load for the new lift is for wheelchair loads up to 320 KG
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Public toilets
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Public toilets.
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Interview room
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There are 5 private interview rooms available.
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Waiting Room
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Public Waiting Room.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facility available.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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Prayer/Quiet Room available.
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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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First Aid
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Trained first aider on site.
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Witness care
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This Court has a Vulnerable Witness Waiting Area & the services of Victim Support on site.
Translators or Interpreters
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York Magistrates' Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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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: 2357
DX: 744330 York 41
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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