North Shields County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
Kings Court Earl Grey Way Royal Quays North Shields NE29 6AR
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
8am to 4pm
Counter service by appointment only
10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
Accessibility & Facilities
Accessibility Features
Video Conference facilities excluding prison to court video links
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enforcement
0191 298 2330Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Mediation
0191 230 3550Email Addresses
County court
civil.northshields.countycourt@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
northshields.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
north-shields-IAC@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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