Brighton Magistrates' Court

Brighton, BN2 0LG

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03308 084 407

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The Law Courts Edward Street Brighton BN2 0LG

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Email:Enquiries contactcrime@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (Single Justice Service Centre) sjs@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (For all other queries, please use this email address) surreysussexmc@justice.gov.uk·Enforcement ke-kssenforcement@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (to request to appear by video link for a hearing) CVP.Brightonmc@justice.gov.uk

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What brings you here?

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I've received a letter from this court

A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.

I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8:45am to 5pm. Saturday and Bank holiday open from 8:30am until court finishes.

Services available

Crime

Single justice procedure

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Paid street parking for restricted hours is available. This court is on several bus routes which are 5 minutes’ walk away. Blue badge parking is available on John Street.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Hearing Loop

Security arch

Public toilets

Disabled toilet

Refreshments

Interview room

Prayer / Quiet room

Wireless network connection

Witness service

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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