Wirral Magistrates' Court

Birkenhead, CH41 5HW

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Address & Directions

Chester Street Birkenhead CH41 5HW

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Services Available

Crime

Single justice procedure

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

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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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0330 808 4407

Single Justice Service

Enquiries

Payments

Enquiries

Email Addresses

Enquiries

contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

Enquiries

me-wirralcrime@justice.gov.uk

Single Justice Service

SJS@justice.gov.uk

Payments

ch-me-fines@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

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