Wirral Magistrates' Court
Visit or contact us:
Address
Chester Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5HW
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(If your reference number contains letters & numbers)
- Enquiries
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me-wirralcrime@justice.gov.uk
(If your reference number is a 10-digit number)
- Enquiries
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SJS@justice.gov.uk
(Single Justice Service)
- Payments
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ch-me-fines@justice.gov.uk
(Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 03308 084 407
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service (SJS) enquiries only)
- Enquiries
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01928 703 324
(Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre - Enquires regarding outstanding fines or payments)
- Payments
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0300 790 9901
(Automated Payment Line)
- Enquiries
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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.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities available at this building.
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Disabled access
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Limited access for wheelchair users – please contact site for further guidance.
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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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Hearing loop available in all hearing rooms and the general enquiry counter.
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Lift
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Lift available upon request for access to the first floor hearing rooms.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the ground and first floor public areas upon request.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilet available on the first floor.
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Refreshments
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Vending machines available with a cost – cold water freely available on the court landing area.
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Interview room
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Interview booths available on the first floor.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities available on the first floor public landing area.
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Prayer / Quiet room
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Prayer room available upon request.
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Video facilities
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Video conference and prison to court video link facilities available. For queries please contact: 03308 084 407 or email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Posters are displayed on how to connect.
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Filming and venue hire
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Please contact us for requests to hire this building for events/filming on 0161 240 5082 / 020 3334 3728 or email NWRegionaSupport@justice.gov.uk.
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Wirral 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: 2271
DX: 17888 Birkenhead
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
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HMCTS Common Platform
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