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Chester Magistrates' Court
- Magistrates' Court location code:
- 1729
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
This court or tribunal is open
Our courts and tribunals are open and have social distancing measures to protect you, the judiciary and our staff. Your hearing notice will inform you whether it is taking place in person, by video or by telephone. If you are self-isolating and cannot attend in person, please contact the court or tribunal immediately so they can consider alternative arrangements.
Due to the coronavirus, we’re taking longer to answer calls and emails. Please only contact us if necessary.
Opening hours
Enquiries:
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Phone numbers
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Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact the court or tribunal to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss a reasonable adjustment you need.
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available as follows:
1) Cuppin Street Car Park
2) Little Roodee Car Park, off Grosvenor Road on Castle Drive
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Disabled access, toilet facilities and an accessible lift are available.
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lifts are available in this building to access all floors. Lifts cannot be used in the event of a fire evacuation so please make security or an usher aware of any mobility issues and assistance required in the event of an emergency evacuation.
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Public toilets are available in the ground floor public waiting area.
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An accessible toilet is available in the ground floor public waiting area.
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This venue has a vending machine located on the first floor, selling a selection of hot/cold drinks and snacks.
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Five interview rooms are available at this court.
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Public waiting areas are available on the ground and first floor. There is a separate waiting area on the ground floor for witnesses.
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A breastfeeding room can be made available upon request.
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A prayer mat is available. Please report to security who will find a suitable room.
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Access via PCU or GovWifi.
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Support for witnesses is available from the Citizens Advice witness service: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/citizens-advice-witness-service/