St Helens County Court and Family Court
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Address
Corporation Street
St. Helens
WA10 1SZ
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter service by appointment only
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For urgent Civil and Family Applications
- Bailiff office open
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8:30am to 10:30am
- Civil court
- civil.sthelens.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Family court
- family.sthelens.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- sthelens.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- County court
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StHelensBailiffGroup@justice.gov.uk
(Bailiffs)
- Enquiries
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sthelensCOP@Justice.gov.uk
(Court of Protection)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 01744 620244
- Family court
- 0300 303 0642
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- Fax
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0870 761 7649
(Goldfax)
- Enquiries
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01744 627266, 01744 627267, 01744 627241.
(Bailiffs)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01744 620244.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available adjacent to the venue on Birchley Street.
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Disabled access
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This building has level access to the building entrance, a lift to the first floor and level access into courtrooms.
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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 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, 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 the first floor. A wheelchair lift is available between the ground and first floor with a weight limit of 410kg.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the first floor.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first 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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Eleven interview/consultation rooms are available on the first floor.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor. A separate room can be made available for mothers who wish to breastfeed.
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Wireless network connection
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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. (opens in new tab)
St Helens County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Financial Remedy (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)
- Benefits (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: 315
DX: 725020 St Helens 4
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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