Crewe (South Cheshire) Magistrates' Court
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Address
The Law Courts
Civic Centre
Crewe
CW1 2DT
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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
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (for Magistrates Court Enquiries)
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime customer service centre)
- Enquiries
- CheshireMCAdmin@justice.gov.uk
- Payments
- ch-me-fines@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime customer service centre)
- Enquiries
- 01270 655 920
- Payments
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01928 703 324
(Fine queries)
- Fax
- 0870 761 7661
- Payments
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0300 790 9901
(Pay a fine)
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however short stay paid off-site parking is available within 500 metres of the building. Spaces for blue badge holders are available on this car park and a limited number of paid spaces are located on Prince Albert Street and Lyon Street. Paid long stay parking is available on Oak Street Car Park, which is an approximate 7-minute walk from the court building.
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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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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, 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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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 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.
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Refreshments
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Self-service vending machines selling hot/cold drinks and snacks are available in the upper ground floor waiting area. Chilled water is available in both the lower and upper ground floor waiting areas.
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Interview room
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Four interview rooms are available at this court. These rooms cannot be booked in advance but if you would like the use of one please see the Usher on the day of the hearing.
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Waiting Room
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Public waiting areas are available on the lower ground and ground floors. A separate waiting area is available on the ground floor for witnesses.
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Baby changing facility
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A breastfeeding room can be made available upon request.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A prayer mat is available, please report to security who will find a suitable room.
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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). For queries please contact CheshireVirtualHearings@justice.gov.uk.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Access via PCU or GovWifi.
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Witness service
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Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service/
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Filming and venue hire
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Please contact us for requests to hire this building for events/filming on 0161 240 5082 / 020 3334 3728 or email NWRegionalSupport@justice.gov.uk
Translators or Interpreters
Crewe (South Cheshire) Magistrates' Court
This location handles
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Crime
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Single justice procedure
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 1187
DX: 702504 Crewe 2
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