Crewe County Court and Family Court
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Address
The Law Courts
Civic Centre
Crewe
CW1 2DP
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
- Counter open
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By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
- Family court
- ch-crewectyfamily@justice.gov.uk
- Civil court
- ch-crewectycivil@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- crewe.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)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 01270 539 300
- Family court
- 0300 303 0642
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Fax
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0870 761 7649
(Goldfax)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01270 539 300.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however a Pay and Display car park is available adjacent to the courthouse.
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Disabled access
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This building has a ramp to the entrance, a lift between the lower ground, ground and first floor and level access to the court and hearing rooms.
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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. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lift
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A lift is available in this building to access the lower ground, ground and first floor. A wheelchair accessible lift is available for wheelchairs up to 72cm wide, with a weight limit of 1200lbs/8 persons.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the lower ground floor.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available on the lower ground floor. A lift is available to this floor.
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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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There are two private interview rooms available located opposite Court 1, these cannot be booked in advance.
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Baby changing facility
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There are no baby changing facilities within the building. A room for breastfeeding is available on request.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available.
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Video facilities
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Video conference facilities are available. For queries please contact 01270 539 300.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please read the notices on display.
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Crewe County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (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)
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: 181
DX: 702504 Crewe 2
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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