Support for the blind or low-vision and hard-of-hearing

Support available

If you’re deaf, hearing impaired, blind and/or speech impaired you can call us through NZ Relay(external link). NZ Relay is a free, government-funded service.

If you’re visiting a court and you have a disability, some ways the court may be able to help you include:

• provide documents in other formats (such as Braille or bigger type) if you have a vision problem
• use an accessible court room if you have a mobility problem
• give you a seat near the witness or judge or get sound reinforcement if you have a hearing problem
• serve you in a quiet place if you have a hearing problem or if you want to bring a person to sign for you
• go through the information more fully and in plain language if you have an intellectual disability or a problem with attention, memory or decision-making.