Birkenhead County Court
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Address
76 Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5EN
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter open
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By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
- Civil court
- civil.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Family court
- family.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- birkenhead.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
( Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm)
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available at the rear of the building on Hinson Street.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Hearing Loop
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The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lift
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Lifts are available to all floors.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on ground, 2nd and 3rd floors.
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Disabled toilet
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Disabled toilet available on the ground floor with accessible toilets on 2nd and 3rd floors.
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Refreshments
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Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water cooler.
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Interview room
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This court has interview room facilities.
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Waiting Room
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Separate waiting areas are available. Please contact the court for any special arrangements.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing available on 2nd and 3rd floor.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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There is no longer a prayer/quiet room
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Video facilities
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For civil queries please contact civil.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk and for family queries please contact family.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the court building. Please read notices on display.
Translators or Interpreters
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Birkenhead County Court
This location handles
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Financial Remedy (opens in new tab)
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
- Benefits (opens in new tab)
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- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
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Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 126
DX: 725000 Birkenhead 10
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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