Chester Civil and Family Justice Centre
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Address
Trident House
Little St John Street
Chester
CH1 1SN
Additional information
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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
- Bailiff office open
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9:30am to 10:30am
- Counter open
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By prior appointment only (High court 10am to 4pm)
- Civil court
- civil.chester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Family court
- family.chester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- chester.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Adoption
- adoptions.chester@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 01244 404 200
- Family court
- 0300 303 0642
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01244 404 200.
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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 within 100m of the venue on Pepper Street.
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Disabled access
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This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
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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 in this building to access all floors.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on all floors.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground, first and third floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
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Refreshments
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Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water coooler.
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Interview room
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There are private interview rooms on the ground, first and second floors.
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Children's waiting room
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The court has a childrens area on the second floor.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available on the ground, first and third floors.
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Video facilities
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Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]. For queries please contact 01244 404 274 or 257.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please read notices on display.
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Witness service
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Support Through Court (previously known as the PSU) is available on site to provide assistance. www.supportthroughcourt.org
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Chester Civil and Family Justice Centre
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (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)
Find out more about
- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
Contact us to make a complaint (opens in new tab)
Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 170
DX: 702460 Chester 4
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
Register for the scheme (opens in new tab)