CARDIFF MAGISTRATES’ COURT



FITZALAN PLACE CARDIFF

CF24 0RZ

Telephone: 029 2046 3040
Facsimile: 029 2046 0264
 

HOW TO GET TO CARDIFF MAGISTRATES’ COURT

The court is situated at Fitzalan Place, Cardiff.

The map indicates its position.

The main entrance is situated on Fitzalan Place.

There are no parking facilities for the general public except limited spaces for people with disabilities adjacent to the court.

Public parking is available in Knox Road, two minutes walk from the court.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Listing Enquiries - 029 2047 4350
Disability Officer - 029 2047 4321
Post Court - 029 2047 4383
Youth Section - 029 2047 4352
Legal Aid/Representation Order -
029 2047 4303
Licensing - 029 2047 4342
Family Section - 029 2047 4302
 

OPENING HOURS

Office and enquiries:
Monday – Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm
Access to courts: Monday – Friday 9.00am

South Wales Magistrates’ Courts Committee is committed to promoting equal opportunities and racial equality in the service we provide

FACILITIES AVAILABLE

Duty Solicitor to assist
Private interview rooms
Victim/Witness support room
Vulnerable Witness Video Link Room
Separate waiting areas for Defence and Prosecution Witnesses
Video remand link
Refreshments
Public telephone on level one

SPECIFIC NEEDS

If you have any specific needs, please contact the designated officer who will assist you
(029 2047 4313)
Access and toilet facilities for people with disabilities
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Loop system for those with hearing difficulties
You have the right under the Welsh Language Act 1993 to have proceedings conducted in Welsh or English. Please advise the court in advance by returning a completed Language Preference form or contact 029 2047 4313.



 

INFORMATION FOR DEFENDANTS

Please note that if you intend to instruct a solicitor and/or you feel you may be eligible for Legal Aid/Representation Order, it is advisable to do so before your first court appearance.
If you have committed the offence(s) in question a reduced sentence may be given for an early guilty plea.
Always bring to court any documents relevant to the case.
No alcoholic drinks are permitted on the premises.
No smoking building. No smoking policy in force.
No crèche facilities are available. Whenever possible, children should not be brought to court. Court staff cannot supervise children or be held responsible for their safety.
No animals other than guide dogs are allowed onto court premises.
The use of recording equipment, mobile phones and pagers are strictly forbidden in the courtrooms.
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No photographs can be taken inside the court building without the express permission of the Justices’ Clerk.

IN THE CASE OF A COMPLAINT

If you wish to complain about the court administration, conduct of staff or the facilities at the court, a leaflet is available that outlines the complaint procedure. This can be obtained by writing to the Clerk to the Justices or telephoning 029 2046 3040