Ipswich County Court and Family Hearing Centre
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Address & Directions
8 Arcade Street Ipswich IP1 1EJ
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
8.30 am to 4pm
Counter service by appointment only
for urgent Civil and Family matters
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
The court has limited disabled parking and will need to be booked in advance.
Accessibility Features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Email Addresses
Enquiries (Family)
family.chelmsford.countycourt@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
norwich.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukFamily public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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