Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court

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What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

I've received a letter from this court

A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.

I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm:Friday 9am to 4pm

Counter open

By prior appointment only

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

Single justice procedure

Breathing Space

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Car park details are available from Stoke on Trent Council.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Toilet facilities

Disabled spaces close to the court in the adjacent car park or on the road

Hearing enhancement facilities (by prior arrangement)

Refreshments via Vending machine

Interview rooms (4 on the ground floor)

Baby changing facilities in the disabled toilets on the ground floor

Court/Hearing Room Video Conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities (by prior arrangement)

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)

Languages

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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