York Magistrates' Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
Law Courts Clifford Street York YO1 9RE
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9:30am to 5pm
Counter open
9:30am to 4pm
Accessibility & Facilities
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
Payments
0191 2982280Citizens advice
0300 332 1000Enforcement
Crime Customer Service CentreEnquiries
0330 808 4407Enquiries
0300 303 0656Email Addresses
Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
SJS@justice.gov.ukFamily court
ny-yorkmcfam@justice.gov.ukPayments
cdnenforcement@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
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