Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court
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Address
Darlington Street
Wigan
WN1 1DW
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Enquiries
- GMWiganMags@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Enquiries
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01942 405 405
(General)
- Enquiries
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0161 830 4200
(Fines)
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however two parking spaces are available for blue badge holders (by prior appointment).
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Disabled access
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The building has level access to the building entrance, lifts to all floors and level access into the courtrooms.
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Hidden disabilities
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This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
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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 hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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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 and second floor. The width of the lift is 78cm.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the first and second floor.
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Disabled toilet
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An accessible toilet is located next to the security entrance.
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Refreshments
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Vending machines are located on the first floor. Fresh drinking water is available on the first and second floor.
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Interview room
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A private interview room is available. Please speak to a court usher or security for access.
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Waiting Room
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Public waiting areas are located on the first and second floor. Please ask security about separate witness waiting areas.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor, located near the security entrance.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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A multi-faith / quiet room is available.
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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).
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building.
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Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court
This location handles
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Crime
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Single justice procedure
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 1720
DX: 724820 Wigan 9
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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