Royal Courts of Justice

London, WC2A 2LL
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Services Available

Bankruptcy
Civil
Court Of Appeal
High Court

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 4:30pm

Counter service by appointment only

Fee's Office only - 10am to 4:30pm

Telephone enquiries answered

9am to 5pm (Switchboard only)

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

Parking access is limited for Disabled Access only. Please contact the Disability Contact Office at the Royal Courts of Justice via Email at RCJ.DCO@justice.gov.uk to enquire for Disabled Access parking only.

Accessibility Features

Disabled access
Hidden disabilities
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Assistance dogs
Hearing Loop
Security arch
Lift
Public toilets
Refreshments
Interview room
Baby changing facility
Prayer / Quiet room
Wireless network connection
Witness service
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Court and 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 (General Enquiries - Answered between 9am and 5pm)

020 7947 6000

Enquiries (Court of Appeal Civil Division)

020 7947 6916

Enquiries (Administrative Court)

020 7947 6655

Enquiries (King's Bench Division - Fees Office, High Court Appeals, Foreign Process, Judges Listing)

020 3936 8957

Enquiries (Security)

020 7947 6260

Enquiries (Senior Courts Costs Office)

020 7947 6404

Enquiries (High Court Family )

020 7947 7161

Enquiries (Court of Appeal Criminal Division)

020 7947 6011

Enquiries (Central London County Court)

0300 123 5577

Email Addresses

Disability Contact Office

RCJ.DCO@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Interpreting Services

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