Contact us

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Our most popular contact us topics are below. If you're still unsure, call 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787).

Fines & payments »

Contact details for fines and civil enforcement.
Question, feedback or complaint »

Ask a question, give us feedback or make a complaint.
Jury service »

About to do jury service? Contact us if you have an questions.
Criminal record check »

Contact us after 20 working days if you need an update about your request.
Family »

Every District Court has a Family Court within it. Find the court you're looking for.
Courts & tribunals »

Find the phone number for the court or tribunal you need using our locator.
Find us »

Find the location and contact details of a court, tribunal or other office using our locator.
Legal aid »

Contact us about an application, a legal aid debt or find a regional office.
Victims information »

For information, advice and support for victims and their families and/or whānau.
Public Defence Service »

Get more information about your case or find a local office to help you.
National office »

Contact the Ministry of Justice national office in Wellington.
Media centre »

Media contacts for the ministry and the judiciary.