Visiting Chelmsford Justice Centre — practical guide
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
Address and contact
Chelmsford Justice Centre Priory Place, New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Phone: 0300 123 5577; 0300 303 0642 (divorce); 0330 808 4424 (family public law)
Court code: 167
Family enquiries (national): 0300 123 5577 (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm).
What this court handles
- Adoption
- childcare arrangements
- Divorce and dissolution
- Domestic abuse (FL401, non-molestation, occupation)
- Financial remedy (money and property)
- housing
- money claims
Facilities and access
- Disabled access
- Baby changing
- Interview rooms
- Multi-faith room
- Hearing loop
- Video
- Assistance dogs welcome
Before you travel
1. Confirm your hearing — your notice of hearing names the court and room. If in doubt, phone the court with your case number. 2. Arrive early — aim for 30–45 minutes before your listed time to clear security and find your courtroom. 3. Bring ID and your case papers — photo ID, your hearing notice, bundle/position statement (3 copies: you, the judge, the other side). 4. Security search — court security operates like airport security; arrive with time to spare and leave sharp items out. 5. Ask for the family counter — family cases are handled separately from civil/criminal listings at combined centres.
On the day
- Check the court list (usually displayed near the entrance) for your case number and courtroom.
- If a Support Through Court volunteer is available, they can help you find your room and settle.
- Ask an usher if you need adjustments — quiet room, extra time, or to sit away from the other party.
Related guides
General information only — not legal advice. Source: HMCTS find-a-court data for Chelmsford Justice Centre (verified 2026-08-27). Always confirm details with the court before travelling.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.