Chelmsford Justice Centre
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Address & Directions
Chelmsford Justice Centre Priory Place New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PP
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5pm
Counter open
By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
Accessibility & Facilities
Accessibility Features
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Civil court fax
01264 347923Family court fax
01264 347922Email Addresses
Enquiries (Family)
family.chelmsford.countycourt@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
chelmsford.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
contactsscs@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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