Brighton Magistrates' Court

Brighton, BN2 0LG
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Address & Directions

The Law Courts Edward Street Brighton BN2 0LG

Services Available

Crime
Single justice procedure

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

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

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)

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

03308 084 407

Enquiries

0300 303 0656

Legal aid

0121 232 5667

Witness service

0300 332 1000

Enforcement

0300 123 9252

Email Addresses

Enquiries (Single Justice Service Centre)

sjs@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries (For all other queries, please use this email address)

surreysussexmc@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries (to request to appear by video link for a hearing)

CVP.Brightonmc@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

Interpreting Services

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Complaints

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