Hatfield Magistrates' Court
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Enquiries (Service Centre)
0330 808 4407Enquiries (Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Case )
0300 303 0656Legal aid (from 9am to 5pm)
0121 232 5500Witness service
0300 332 1000Visit this court
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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
9:00-16:30
Services available
Accessibility & facilities
Accessibility features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Languages
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Complaints
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