Durham County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
(Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav) Durham Justice Centre Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3RG
Services Available
Opening Hours
Counter service by appointment only
10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
Accessibility & Facilities
Accessibility Features
Video conference and Prison video link facilities.
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enforcement
0191 375 1808Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Mediation
0191 224 4482Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Email Addresses
Civil court
hearingsdurhamcty@justice.gov.ukFamily court
familydurhamcty@Justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
durham.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.ukFamily public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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