Newport Magistrates Court

Address

Newport Magistrates Court
Usk Way
Gwent
NP20 2GE

Phone numbers

General enquiries:  01633 261300
Fax:  0870 739 4319
Witness service:  0300 332 1000
Queries about fines:  01633 645112
Fixed penalties:  01639 605 784
Payment of fines:  0300 790 9980

Newport Magistrates Court's opening hours

Newport Magistrates Court is only open whilst court hearings are taking place.

Email

Enquiries:  gw-adminenq@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk

Information for visitors

If you have a criminal case that is due to be heard at Newport Magistrates Court you will receive written notification telling you the date and the time that you are meant to attend.  However, even if you attend promptly for your hearing you may still have a very long wait.  This is because Newport Magistrates Court tends to regard other cases, particularly those involving someone who is in custody, as a higher priority than road traffic cases.

When you arrive at Newport Magistrates Court you will have to go through a security system.  After you have done this you should report immediately to the main reception desk, where you should give your name, and inform them as to the name of the solicitor who is acting on your behalf.  You will then need to take a seat in the waiting area where your solicitor will locate you.

Facilities available at Newport Magistrates Court

Refreshments are available at this court with food and cold drinks available from vending machines.

Public parking can be found nearby to the court opposite the court building.

There are baby-changing facilities at Newport Magistrates Court.

There is disabled access and there are toilet facilities.  There is blue badge parking available at this court.  The court is also fully accessible with ramps and lifts.  However, if you have a disability and need help attending a hearing, you should contact the court to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss the possibility of making special arrangements. Guide dogs are welcome at this court, and Newport Magistrates Court also has a loop hearing system.

If required, a quiet consultation room is available.

Information for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals

Court/tribunal no.3211

DX: 311301 Newport (Gwent) 19

A private interview room facility is available at Newport Magistrates Court.

Video link facilities.

Legal fields covered at Newport Magistrates Court

• Crime