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Colchester Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Write to us:
Court Administration CentreP.O. Box 10754
Chelmsford
CM1 9PZ
- Magistrates' Court location code:
- 1970
- DX:
- 151020 Chelmsford 17
Please note: all Family Proceedings paperwork must be sent to Chelmsford County and Family Court.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Please see our guidance on what to expect when coming to a court or tribunal.
Opening hours
Enquiries:
(Family)
Enquiries:
Phone numbers
Enquiries:
(from 9am to 5pm)
Family queries:
(from 9am to 5pm)
Fine queries:
(from 9am to 5pm)
Criminal queries fax:
Witness service:
Family fax:
Social security and child support:
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact the court or tribunal to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss a reasonable adjustment you need.
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This court has level access to the entrance of the building and all floors, lifts to all floors and easy access into courtrooms. There are also a number of disabled toilets on each floor.
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Assistance dogs are welcome
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Refreshments are available from vending machines.
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This court has baby changing facilities on each floor.
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Cases heard at this venue
- Children
- Crime
- Domestic violence
- Information about the Social Security and Child Support TribunalSocial security