Sefton Magistrates' Court

Bootle, L20 3XX

England and Wales

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Address & Directions

29 Merton Road Bootle L20 3XX

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Services Available

Crime

Single justice procedure

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday

9am to 4pm

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however there is a pay and display car park next to the court building.

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair accessible

Lifts

Toilets for disabled customers

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme supported

Hearing enhancement facilities

Security arch

Public toilets

Accessible toilets

Baby changing facilities

Prayer / Quiet room

Waiting Room

Interview room

Refreshments (vending machines)

Wireless network connection

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

A video link/media room is available for vulnerable witnesses and victims and to view evidence. For queries please contact: 03308 084 407 or email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk.

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

03308 084 407

Single Justice Service

Enquiries

Payments

Witness service

Email Addresses

Enquiries

contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries

me.courtsupport@justice.gov.uk

Single Justice Service

SJS@justice.gov.uk

Payments

ch-me-accounts@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

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Languages

English

Interpreting Services

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