Warrington Magistrates' Court

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Address

Warrington Law Courts
Legh Street
Warrington
WA1 1UR

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(If your reference number contains letters & numbers)

Enquiries
CheshireMCAdmin@justice.gov.uk

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

Enquiries
SJS@justice.gov.uk

(Single Justice Service)

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

(Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre)

Telephone

Enquiries
03308 084 407

(Crime Courts & Tribunals Service Centre)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service (SJS) enquiries only)

Enquiries
01928 703 324

(Outstanding fines or payment enquiries)

Payments
0300 790 9901

(Automated Payment Line)

Citizens advice
0300 332 1000

Building facilities

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

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building.  The nearest public car park is located across the road on Legh Street.

Disabled access

There is no disabled access to the court room so if you have a hearing listed please contact the court.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

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.

Public toilets

Public toilets are available in the ground floor public waiting area.

Disabled toilet

Accessible toilets are available in the ground floor public waiting area.

Refreshments

Drinking water is available on the first floor, please bring your own re-usable bottle.

Interview room

Five interview rooms are available at this court.

Waiting Room

Public waiting areas are available on the ground and first floors.  A separate witness waiting area is available on the ground floor.

Baby changing facility

Accessible baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilet on the ground floor.  A breastfeeding room can be made available on request.  Please ask security or an usher who will find a suitable room.

Prayer / Quiet room

A prayer mat is available, please report to security who will find a suitable room.

Video facilities

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

Wireless network connection

Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building.  Access via PCU or GovWifi.

Witness service

Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service/

Filming and venue hire

Please contact is 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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Warrington Magistrates' Court

This location handles

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1722

DX: 17793 Warrington 1

Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme

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HMCTS Common Platform

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