Newport (South Wales) County Court and Family 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

10am to 2pm (for urgent applications, by prior appointment) Oriau agor y cownter: 10am – 2pm (ar gyfer ceisiadau brys, drwy apwyntiad ymlaen llaw)

Bailiff office open

Bailiff/Beili - 8am to 10am (floor/Llawr5)

Telephone enquiries answered

9am to 5pm

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Civil partnership

Domestic abuse

Financial Remedy

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

Housing

Money claims

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance, and court room

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing enhancement system

Two disabled toilets and one toilet each for ladies and gentleman

Vending machine for hot drinks

Servery for hot and cold drinks and snacks

Consultation rooms

Waiting room facilities

Baby changing facilities

Prayer/quiet room available upon request

Wireless Internet access

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Video Conference facilities only.

Languages

English, Welsh

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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