Middlesbrough County Court at Teesside Combined Court

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What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

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

Counter open

Monday to Friday

10am to 2pm (County Court)(Llys Sirol)

Counter service by appointment only

10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPOs)

Domestic abuse

Female Genital Mutilation

Forced marriage

High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases

Housing

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There is no public parking available at the Court site. Paid off-site parking is available in close proximity at Fry Street & France Street, however, there are two parking spaces available for blue badge holders directly outside the Court building on Elm Street.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Disabled toilet

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing Loop (hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement)

Interview room (Five Consultation Rooms available in District Judges. sixteen on the Court floor.)

Children's waiting room (Toys provided in waiting areas)

Baby changing facility (available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor)

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Video Conference and Prison Video Link facilities.

Languages

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

Learn more