Durham County Court and Family Court
Name of Court
Durham County Court and Family Court
Address
Durham Justice Centre
Green Lane
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3RG
Opening Times
Counter open
By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
Civil court hearingsdurhamcty@justice.gov.uk
Family court familydurhamcty@Justice.gov.uk
Breathing space enquiries durham.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Social security and child support sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk
Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone Number
Enquiries 0300 123 5577
Social security and child support 0300 123 1142
Mediation 0191 224 4482
Enforcement 0191 375 1808
Family public law (children in care) 0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
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Building Facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
Disabled access
Disabled access and disabled toilet
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Interview room
There are five interview rooms available at this court.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
Video facilities
Video conference and Prison video link facilities.