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Wirral Magistrates' Court

Birkenhead, CH41 5HW

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0330 808 4407

Single Justice Service

0300 303 0656

Enquiries

01928 703 324

Enquiries

0300 332 1000

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Chester Street Birkenhead CH41 5HW
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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

9.00am to 5.00pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5.00pm

Counter open

Monday to Wednesday

9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Services available

Crime
Single justice procedure

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities available at this building.

Accessibility features

Limited access for wheelchair users – please contact site for further guidance.
This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop available in all hearing rooms and the general enquiry counter.
Lift available upon request for access to the first floor hearing rooms.
Public toilets are available on the ground and first floor public areas upon request.
Accessible toilet available on the first floor.
Vending machines available with a cost – cold water freely available on the court landing area.
Interview booths available on the first floor.
Baby changing facilities available on the first floor public landing area.
Prayer room available upon request.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.  Posters are displayed on how to connect.
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

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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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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