Peterlee Magistrates' Court
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Address & Directions
St Aidans Way Peterlee SR8 1QR
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
This is a satellite court and is only open when sitting.
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
There are a limited number of parking bays at the court. Alternative parking can be found in the town centre, which is a short walk away.
Accessibility Features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enquiries (Crime customer service centre)
0330 808 4407Enquiries (General)
01325 318 114Payments
0191 298 2280Citizens advice
0300 332 1000Witness service (Monday to Friday 9 am until 5 pm)
0191 375 2936Enquiries (Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
0300 303 0656Email Addresses
Enquiries (Crime customer service centre)
contactcrime@justice.gov.ukEnquiries (General)
CDD-enquiries@Justice.gov.ukListing
CDD-listing@Justice.gov.ukPayments
cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.ukEnquiries (Single Justice Service Centre if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case)
SJS@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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