Court of Appeal Criminal Division

London, WC2A 2LL

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Enquiries

020 7947 6011

Witness service

020 7192 2423

Witness service

0300 3321160

Case progression

0207 947 6139 or 6180

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Criminal Appeal Office The Royal Courts of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL

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Email:Enquiries generaloffice@criminalappealoffice.justice.gov.uk·Witness service centralcriminal.cc@cawitnessservice.cjsm.net·Applications applications@criminalappealoffice.justice.gov.uk·Enquiries courtclerks@criminalappealoffice.justice.gov.uk

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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

9am to 4:30pm

Telephone enquiries answered

9am to 5pm

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.

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

WiFi connectivity is available throughout the Building. Please see the notices and follow the link. In court faciliuties will be available for parties own IT equipment. eg. The Electronic presentation of evidence and cabled broadband.

Sunflower scheme available