Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
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Address
1 Bridge Street West
Manchester
M60 9DJ
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
- Counter service by appointment only
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Strictly Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm (call 0300 123 5577)
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (please note that the cut-off time for payment of fees is 4pm)
- Enquiries
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manchestercivil@Justice.gov.uk
(Civil Enquiries including Housing)
- County court
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aoemanchestercounty@justice.gov.uk
(Attachment of earnings (civil))
- County court
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bailiffs.manchester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Bailiffs)
- Breathing space enquiries
- manchester.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- King's bench
- manchester.kb@justice.gov.uk
- Business and property courts
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BPC.Manchester@justice.gov.uk
(No housing queries)
- Applications
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manchesterfamilyapplications@justice.gov.uk
(Including C100 applications)
- Family public law (children in care)
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manchesterfamily@justice.gov.uk
(Paper process)
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Enquiries
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manchesterfamilyorders@justice.gov.uk
(Family Orders)
- Family court
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manchesterdivorce@justice.gov.uk
(Family divorce and financial remedy)
- Enquiries
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manchesterfamilytranscripts@justice.gov.uk
(Family Transcripts)
- Enquiries
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cop.manchester@justice.gov.uk
(Court of Protection)
- Listing
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manchesterdiaryrota@justice.gov.uk
(Family Listings)
- Enquiries
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manchester@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk
(ACO)
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0161 240 5000
(Switchboard)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(Family)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(Civil Enquiries including Housing)
- Enquiries
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0161 240 5457 - between 7.30am and 10.30am
(Bailiffs)
- Business and property courts
- 0161 240 5307
- King's bench
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0161 240 5313
(Including ACO)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0161 240 5000.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building. There is an NCP car park available on Bridge Street or for alternative car parking in the city centre please see the following link: www.manchester.gov.uk/homepage/915/car_parking_in_the_city_centre
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Disabled access
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This building has lifts to all floors, and level access in to court rooms 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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This court has loop hearing facilities and a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement.
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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 all floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
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Refreshments
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The cafeteria is open Monday to Friday (except Public and Bank Holidays) 8:30am until 2pm. Chilled water is available.
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Interview room
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Interview/consultation rooms are available at this court.
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Waiting Room
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This building has a public waiting area on the ground floor and a separate witness waiting area. Please ask for details. This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room.
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Children's waiting room
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A separate waiting room is available for people who have had to bring children with them. Children must be supervised at all times.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available and located on the ground floor.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available at this court.
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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 DSO-Manchester-CJC@justice.gov.uk.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please see the notices and follow the link.
Translators or Interpreters
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Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)
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)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Female Genital Mutilation (opens in new tab)
- Financial Remedy (opens in new tab)
- Forced marriage (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)
- Immigration and asylum (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: 262
Family Court location code: 262
DX: 724783 Manchester 44
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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