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St Helens County Court and Family Court

St. Helens, WA10 1SZEngland and Wales

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Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Enquiries

01744 627241

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Corporation Street St. Helens WA10 1SZ
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I've received a letter from this court

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I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter service by appointment only

For urgent Civil and Family Applications

Bailiff office open

8:30am to 10:30am

Services available

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
Financial Remedy
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims
Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available adjacent to the venue on Birchley Street.

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance
Lift to the first floor
Level access into courtrooms
Lanyards available on request (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network)
Assistance dogs are welcome
Portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement
Security arch
Lifts to access the first floor
Wheelchair lift between ground and first floor
Public toilets on the first floor
Accessible toilets on the first floor
Refreshments via vending machine and water cooler
Interview/consultation rooms on the first floor
Baby changing facilities on the ground floor
Separate room for breastfeeding
Wi-Fi in all areas
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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