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Northampton Crown, County and Family Court

Northampton, NN1 3HQ
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Address & Directions

85-87 Lady's Lane Northampton NN1 3HQ

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Services Available

Adoption
Bankruptcy
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Crime
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

08:30 to 17:00

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available within 50 metres in the Upper Mounts and Newlands Carparks.

Accessibility Features

Ramp to the building entrance
Lift between the ground floor and the first floor
Level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms
Loop hearing facilities at the counters and in courtrooms
Security arch
Private interview rooms on the first floor
Baby changing facilities in the ground floor public toilets
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities
Prison to court video link facilities
Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facility
Access to GovWifi
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telphone or email. Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facility.

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Crown court

01604 470 400

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Witness service

0300 332 1000

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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