Sefton Magistrates' Court

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Address

29 Merton Road
Bootle
L20 3XX

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(If your reference number contains letters & numbers)

Enquiries
me.courtsupport@justice.gov.uk

(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)

Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service)

Payments
ch-me-accounts@justice.gov.uk

(Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre)

Telephone

Enquiries
03308 084 407
Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service (SJS) enquiries only)

Enquiries
01928 703 324

(Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre - Enquires regarding outstanding fines or payments)

Payments
0300 790 9901

(Automated Payment Line)

Enquiries
0300 332 1000

(Citizens Advice / Witness Support)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 03308 084 407.

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however there is a pay and display car park next to the court building.

Disabled access

This court is wheelchair accessible.  Lifts and toilets are available for disabled customers.  If you have any condition that might restrict your ability to use the stairs or to exit the building in an emergency, please inform a member of staff or security so that arrangements can be made to ensure your prompt and safe evacuation from the building should such an emergency occur.

Hidden disabilities

This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the court office by telephone or email if necessary.

Security arch

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.

Lift

Lifts are available in this building to access the first floor.  A wheelchair lift is available between the ground and first floor for wheelchairs up to 72cm wide with a weight limit of 150kg.

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on the first floor.

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first floor.  Lifts are available to this floor.

Refreshments

There are hot and cold drinks vending machines located in the first floor public waiting area.

Interview room

Three interview rooms are available on the first floor.  If you need to talk with a member of staff in private, please ask to use the private interview room next to the enquiry counter.

Waiting Room

The building has a public waiting area on the first floor and a seperate witness waiting area.  Please ask for details.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located in the ladies toilets on the first floor.  For fathers needing access to this facility please contact a member of staff.

Prayer / Quiet room

A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available.

Video facilities

A video link/media room is available for vulnerable witnesses and victims and to view evidence.  For queries please contact:  03308 084 407 or email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk. 

Wireless network connection

Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.  Posters are displayed on how to connect.

Witness service

Support for witnesses is available from the Citizen's Advice Witness Service. You can get advice from your local Citizen's Advice Service, or through Support Through Court (previously known as the PSU) that is available on site to provide assistance.

Filming and venue hire

Please contact us for requests to hire this building for events/filming on 0161 240 5082 / 020 334 3728 or email NWRegionalSupport@justice.gov.uk.  

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Sefton Magistrates' Court

This location handles

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1810

Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme

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