Portsmouth Magistrates' Court
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Address & Directions
The Law Courts Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2DQ
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
8.30am to 5pm
Counter open
Urgent enquiries only 9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however, paid offsite parking is available within 100 yards in the Isambard Brunel Car Park.
Accessibility Features
This court has Prison Video Link facilities which are available for hearings, conferences and legal visits. To book a booth email ha-southprogression@justice.gov.uk , subject heading Video Link Booking or telephone 02392 857918
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enquiries
0330 808 4407Family court
0239 289 3015Family court
0239 289 3016Payments
0300 123 9252Witness service
0300 332 1000Finances
0170 228 3860Social security and child support
0300 123 1142Single Justice Service
0300 303 0656Email Addresses
Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
pmc@justice.gov.ukListing
pmclist@justice.gov.ukWitness service
portsmouth.mc@citizensadvice.ord.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-cardiff@justice.gov.ukEnquiries
do-pooleenforcement@justice.gov.ukSingle Justice Service
SJS@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
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Complaints
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