Chester Civil and Family Justice Centre
Name of Court
Chester Civil and Family Justice Centre
Address
Trident House
Little St John Street
Chester
CH1 1SN
Opening Times
Court open
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Bailiff office open
9:30am to 10:30am
Counter open
By prior appointment only (High court 10am to 4pm)
Civil court civil.chester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Family court family.chester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Social security and child support sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
Breathing space enquiries chester.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Adoption adoptions.chester@justice.gov.uk
Telephone Number
Enquiries 01244 404 200
Family court 0300 303 0642
Social security and child support 0300 123 1142
Family public law (children in care) 0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
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Building Facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01244 404 200.
No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available within 100m of the venue on Pepper Street.
Disabled access
This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Security arch
For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
Lift
Lifts are available in this building to access all floors.
Public toilets
Public toilets are available on all floors.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground, first and third floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water coooler.
Interview room
There are private interview rooms on the ground, first and second floors.
Children's waiting room
The court has a childrens area on the second floor.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground, first and third floors.
Video facilities
Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]. For queries please contact 01244 404 274 or 257.
Wireless network connection
Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please read notices on display.
Witness service
Support Through Court (previously known as the PSU) is available on site to provide assistance. www.supportthroughcourt.org