Chelmsford Courts are three in number and cover all aspects of law and order in the town as well as the county of Essex. These consist of the Chelmsford County and Family Proceedings Court based in New London Road, Chelmsford Crown Court located in New Street, and the Chelmsford Magistrates Court in the Shire Hall in Tindal Square.

All three of Chelmsford Courts cover a wide catchment area with each of them responsible for different types of legal work and cases including Criminal, Civil, Youth, Divorce, Adoption, Family, Small Claims and Bankruptcy. The courts all have modern facilities, some of which offer interview rooms, children's play area, enhanced hearing loops, baby change, and refreshments.

In addition to the three courts, Chelmsford is also home to a branch of Cafcass, (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service). This organisation is independent of courts, social services, and all similar agencies, and provides guidance to family courts in England on the what is best for individual children in such court related matters as care & supervision, adoption and divorce cases. The Chelmsford Cafcass branch can be found at St. Mary's House in Victoria Road Chelmsford.

Chelmsford County Court and Family Proceedings Court
The Chelmsford County Court and Family Proceedings Court can be found at Priory Place in New London Road, Chelmsford. The types of legal cases undertaken include Family Work, Divorce, Adoption, Bankruptcy and Civil. Facilities include several interview rooms, a multi-faith room, vending machines, disabled toilets and a hearing loop at the counter.

Chelmsford County Court and Family Proceedings Court Address
Priory Place
New London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0PP

Telephone: 01245 264670
Helpdesk: 0844 892 4000
Fax: 01245 295395

Court number 167

Facilities
13 interview rooms
Multi-faith room
Loop hearing facilities available at the counter
Hot and cold vending machines are available on both floors
Guide dogs are welcome
Disabled toilet facilities

Case Work Type
Family Work, Divorce, Adoption, Bankruptcy and Civil

Contacts
Court Manager: Rachel Goodall
Office Manager: Mrs S Cavanagh
Bailiff Manager: Mr S Bayes

Opening Times
Court Building: Open 8.30 am - Closed 5.00 pm
Court Counter: Open10.00 am - Closed 4.00 pm

How to Get There
Chelmsford County Court is approximately 10 minutes walk from both Chelmsford Railway Station and Chelmsford Bus Station. If arriving by car, then use Chelmsford County Court postcode CM2 0PP in your SatNav.

Parking
The nearest car parks to Chelmsford County Court are New Writtle Street Car Park (SatNav postcode CM2 0RP), High Chelmer Multi-Story Car Park (SatNav postcode CM1 1LU), Parkway Car Park (SatNav postcode CM2 7PN), or Moulsham Street Car Park (SatNav postcode CM2 0LG).

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Chelmsford Magistrates Court
Chelmsford Magistrates Court can be found at the Shire Hall in Tindal Square, Chelmsford. The types of legal cases undertaken include Criminal, Youth & Family Proceedings Work. Facilities include several interview rooms, children's room, refreshments, disabled toilets and hearing enhancement.

Chelmsford Magistrates Court Address
Shire Hall
Tindal Square
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1RA

Telephone: 01245 313300
Family Enquiries: 0844 892 4000
Fax: 01245 313399

Court number 1612

Facilities
Interview rooms
Children's Room
Hearing Enhancement
Refreshments
Baby change
Guide dogs are welcome
Disabled access & toilet facilities

Case Work Type
Criminal, Youth & Family Proceedings

Contacts
All mail for Chelmsford Magistrates Court should be addressed to:
Chelmsford Magistrates Court Administration Centre
PO Box 10754
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 9PZ

Opening Times
Court Building: Open 9.00 am until end of Court business

How to Get There
Chelmsford Magistrates Court is approximately 5 minutes walk from both Chelmsford Railway Station and Chelmsford Bus Station. If arriving by car, then use Chelmsford Magistrates Court postcode CM1 1RA in your SatNav.

Parking
The nearest car parks to Chelmsford Magistrates Court are High Chelmer Multi-Story Car Park (SatNav postcode CM1 1LU), Waterloo Road (SatNav postcode CM1 1BD, or Townfield Street Car Park (SatNav postcode CM1 1QJ).

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Chelmsford Crown Court
Chelmsford Crown Court can be found in New Street, Chelmsford. The types of legal cases undertaken are Criminal only. Facilities include several interview rooms, children's room, refreshments, disabled toilets, disabled parking and hearing enhancement.

Chelmsford Crown Court Address
PO Box 9
New Steet
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1EL

Telephone: 01245 603000
Fax: 01245 603011

Telephone: 01245 313300
Family Enquiries: 0844 892 4000
Fax: 01245 313399

Court number 414

Facilities
Interview rooms
Children's Room
Hearing Enhancement
Refreshments
Baby change
Guide dogs are welcome
Disabled access & toilet facilities
Wireless internet access available within the building
Disabled parking facilities available on request

Case Work Type
Criminal

Contacts
Court Manager: Mrs J. Woodley
Deputy Court Manager: Mrs M. Knight
Listing Officer: Mrs M. Knight
Jury Officer: Heather Hartley
Witness Service: Frances Sharp 01245 603066

Opening Times
Court Building: Open 9.00 am - Closed 5.00 pm
Court Counter: Open 9.00 am - Closed 4.30 pm

How to Get There
Chelmsford Crown Court is approximately 10 minutes walk from both Chelmsford Railway Station and Chelmsford Bus Station. If arriving by car, then use Chelmsford Crown Court postcode CM1 1EL in your SatNav.

Parking
The nearest car parks to Chelmsford Crown Court are High Chelmer Multi-Story Car Park (SatNav postcode CM1 1LU), Waterloo Road (SatNav postcode CM1 1BD, or Townfield Street Car Park (SatNav postcode CM1 1QJ).

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Chelmsford Courts - Miscellaneous

Jobs
If you are looking for employment within the legal sector, then occasionally positions become available based within the Chelmsford court system. Keep an eye on our Chelmsford legal jobs section to see what vacancies are offer from local solicitors, barristers and legal services in the town.

Chelmsford Court Listings, Hearings, Schedules, & Verdicts
There are a number of websites available which offer information on court cases being heard at all of the Chelmsford Courts. If you are looking for a particular recent or upcoming case, or just have a general interest in what is happening in your local courts, try HM Courts Service or The Law Pages. For historic cases and court records going back over the last couple of hundred years, take a look at History House.