St Helens County Court and Family Court

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Corporation Street
St. Helens
WA10 1SZ

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Counter service by appointment only

For urgent Civil and Family Applications

Bailiff office open

8:30am to 10:30am

Telephone

Enquiries
01744 620244
Family court
0300 303 0642
Social security and child support
0300 123 1142
Fax
0870 761 7649

(Goldfax)

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01744 620244.

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available adjacent to the venue on Birchley Street.

Disabled access

This building has level access to the building entrance, a lift to the first floor and level access into courtrooms.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

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.

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 with a weight limit of 410kg.

Public toilets

Public toilets are available on the first floor.

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first floor. A lift is available to this floor.

Refreshments

Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water cooler.

Interview room

Eleveninterview/consultation rooms are available on the first floor.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor. A separate room can be made available for mothers who wish to breastfeed.

Wireless network connection

Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please read notices on display.

Translators or Interpreters

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal.

St Helens County Court and Family Court

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Court codes for legal professionals:

County Court location code: 315

DX: 725020 St Helens 4

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