Margate Magistrates' Court
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Address & Directions
The Courthouse Cecil Square Margate CT9 1RL
Services Available
Opening Hours
Counter open
9:30am to 4pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Accessibility Features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Video link can be used for witnesses or solicitor linking to virtual court by prior booking.
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enquiries
03308 084 407Enquiries
0300 303 0656Enforcement
0300 123 9252Witness service
0300 332 1000Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Email Addresses
Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
sjs@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
KentMC@justice.gov.ukEnforcement
ke-kssenforcement@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscs_bradford@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
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