Chester Crown Court
Visit or contact us:
Address
The Castle
Chester
CH1 2AN
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Telephone
- Enquiries
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01244 317 606
(General)
- Enquiries
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01244 356 713
(Court Clerks)
- Enquiries
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01244 356 726
(Juror)
- Listing
- 01244 356 725
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01244 317 606.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building except for blue badge holders. Please contact the court for details. The nearest public car park is: The Little Roodee car park, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 1SL.
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Disabled access
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There is lift access to all floors and parking can be arranged by contacting the court in advance.
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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 hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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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. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground floor.
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Refreshments
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The cafe is now fully open. Vending machines are also available.
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Interview room
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4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
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Wireless network connection
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Access to GovWifi available.
Translators or Interpreters
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Chester Crown Court
This location handles
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Crime
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Court codes for legal professionals
Crown Court location code: 415
DX: 702527 Chester 5
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