Central Criminal Court

London, EC4M 7EH

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Enquiries

020 7192 2739

Witness service

020 7192 2422

Witness service

020 7192 2423

Starting a new money claim? Claims made online or by post are processed centrally by the Civil National Business Centre — not at this court. Your case is only transferred to a local court if a hearing is needed.

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Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH

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Email:Enquiries centralcriminalcourt@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (Witness enquires only) centralcriminalcourt.cc@citizensadvice.org.uk

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What brings you here?

Got a letter from this centre? Most of its letters are routine admin: a claim being processed, a form to return, a date to note. A letter is not a judgment against you, and nearly every one comes with time to respond.

Pick the one that matches your situation

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 need to get rid of a CCJ I wasn't told about

Never knew about the original claim? You may be able to cancel the judgment entirely and wipe it from your credit file.

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

Counter open

10am to 5pm

Court open

8am to 7pm. Public access from 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Services available

Crime

Single justice procedure

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Disabled access, toilet and parking facilities available with prior notification.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Toilet

Parking (with prior notification)

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs welcome

Hearing Loop (portable hearing enhancement system by prior arrangement)

Security arch

Refreshments (available to court users, not public)

Interview room (private waiting rooms, video link, interview rooms)

Video facilities (Video conference and Prison Video Link)

Wireless network connection (in some parts of the building)

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Video conference and Prison Video Link facilities.

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court does not participate in the scheme.

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