Sunderland County, Family, Magistrates’ and Tribunal Hearings
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Address & Directions
Gillbridge Avenue Sunderland SR1 3AP
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
8.30am to 4.30pm
Counter service by appointment only
10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
There is public pay and display parking available at a number of sites close to the court.
Accessibility Features
Video Conference and Prison Video Link facilities
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Citizens advice
0300 332 1000Enquiries
0330 808 4407Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Payments
0191 298 2280Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Email Addresses
Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.ukPayments
cdnenforcement@Justice.gov.ukListing
NO-Listings@Justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
sunderland.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukCounty court
civil.sunderland.countycourt@justice.gov.ukCounty court
family.sunderland.countycourt@justice.gov.ukCounty court
bailiffs.sunderland.countycourt@justice.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.ukFamily public law (children in care)
contactfpl@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
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