Reading County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
160-163 Friar Street Reading RG1 1HE
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Counter open
By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
No parking facilities are available. The court is in the town centre near the train and bus stations.
Accessibility Features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Virtual visits may be accommodated by prior arrangement. Client consultation is only available for hearings due to take place at Reading, during the course of the hearing.
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Enquiries
0118 987 0500Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Email Addresses
Civil court
enquiries.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.ukEnforcement
bailiffs.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.ukFamily court
family.reading.countycourt@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
reading.breathingspace@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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