Darlington Magistrates' Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
Parkgate Darlington DL1 1RU
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
Public parking is available at the Park Place car park next to the court.
Accessibility Features
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links.
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enquiries
01325 318 114Citizens advice
0300 332 1000Witness service
0191 375 2936Payments
0191 298 2280Listing
01325 327633Listing
01325 327636Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Enquiries
0300 303 0656Email Addresses
Enquiries
CDD-enquiries@justice.gov.ukListing
CDD-listing@justice.gov.ukPayments
cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
SJS@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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