Contact us
Courts remain an essential service throughout all COVID-19 alert levels but are operating differently.
Please refer to our Information for all court and tribunal users page for more information, including current court protocols and health and safety guidelines.
Please do not come to the courthouse if you are feeling unwell. Contact 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) if you cannot enter the courthouse or are not sure whether to attend. Find contact details for a court or tribunal.
Our most popular contact us topics are below. If you're still unsure, call 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787).
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Fines & payments »
Contact details for fines and civil enforcement.
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Question, feedback or complaint »
Ask a question, give us feedback or make a complaint.
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Jury service »
About to do jury service? Contact us if you have an questions.
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Criminal record check »
Contact us after 20 working days if you need an update about your request.
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Family »
Every District Court has a Family Court within it. Find the court you're looking for.
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Courts & tribunals »
Find the phone number for the court or tribunal you need using our locator.
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Find us »
Find the location and contact details of a court, tribunal or other office using our locator.
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Legal aid »
Contact us about an application, a legal aid debt or find a regional office.
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Victims information »
For information, advice and support for victims and their families and/or whānau.
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Public Defence Service »
Get more information about your case or find a local office to help you.
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National office »
Contact the Ministry of Justice national office in Wellington.
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Media centre »
Media contacts for the ministry and the judiciary.
