Sheffield Designated Family Court
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Address & Directions
48 West Bar Sheffield S3 8PH
Services Available
Opening Hours
Counter service by appointment only
Monday to Friday
between 10am and 2pm by prior appointment only, please contact enquiries to arrange.
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available within 500 meters in the Galleries or Nelson Street.
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
0114 281 2522Counter appointments
0114 251 2522Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Email Addresses
Family public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
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