Newcastle Civil & Family Courts and Tribunals Centre

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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

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter service by appointment only

Monday to Friday

County Court: 10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)

Counter open

High Court BPC 10am-2pm, extended to 4pm in an emergency, or in time critical applications

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Claims against employers

Female Genital Mutilation

Financial Remedy

Forced marriage

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

Housing

Immigration and asylum

Money claims

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities available at the building. However, paid off site parking is available adjacent to the building at Sandyford Square Car Park - NE1 8PP Public transport is available to the building - a bus station is just outside, and it is within walking distance of Haymarket Metro station.

Accessibility features

Disabled access ramp

Lifts

Hearing Loop

Security arch

Public toilets

Disabled toilet

Water dispensers

Interview rooms

Wireless network connection

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

Languages

English

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

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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