Senior Courts Costs Office
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Address & Directions
Royal Courts of Justice Strand London WC2A 2LL
Opening Hours
Court open
9:30am to 4:30pm
Counter open
10am to 4.30pm
Telephone enquiries answered
9am to 5pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
A disabled parking bay is available by prior arrangement. Please telephone the court.
Accessibility Features
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Admin (Cost Judges Clerks, Between the Parties and Legal Aid.)
020 7947 6605 & 7124Admin (Court of Protection Team)
020 7947 6404 & 6436Email Addresses
Enquiries
SCCO@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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