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England & WalesCourt Judiciary
Venue

Sefton Magistrates' Court

Magistrates' Court

Location codes

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Magistrates' code1810

Addresses

Visit or contact us
, Bootle L20 3XX

Contacts

Telephone
03308 084 407Magistrates' Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
Telephone
0300 303 0656Single Justice Service Contact Centre - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Telephone
01928 703 324Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre - Enquires regarding outstanding fines or payments
Telephone
0300 790 9901Automated Payment Line
Telephone
0300 332 1326

Email

Enquiries
[email protected]Crime Customer Service Centre - if the reference number contains letters & numbers
Enquiries
[email protected]If your reference number is a 10-digit number
Single Justice Service
[email protected]Single Justice Service
Payments
[email protected]Cheshire & Merseyside Central Payment & Enforcement Centre

Opening times

Court open
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Counter open
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Areas of law

Facilities

Parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however there is a pay and display car park next to the court building.
Disabled access
This court is wheelchair accessible.  Lifts and toilets are available for disabled customers.  If you have any condition that might restrict your ability to use the stairs or to exit the building in an emergency, please inform a member of staff or security so that arrangements can be made to ensure your prompt and safe evacuation from the building should such an emergency occur.
Hidden disabilities
This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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 the first floor.  A wheelchair lift is available between the ground and first floor for wheelchairs up to 72cm wide with a weight limit of 150kg.
Public toilets
Public toilets are available on the first floor.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first floor.  Lifts are available to this floor.
Refreshments
There are hot and cold drinks vending machines located in the first floor public waiting area.
Interview room
Three interview rooms are available on the first floor.  If you need to talk with a member of staff in private, please ask to use the private interview room next to the enquiry counter.
Waiting Room
The building has a public waiting area on the first floor and a seperate witness waiting area.  Please ask for details.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are located in the ladies toilets on the first floor.  For fathers needing access to this facility please contact a member of staff.
Prayer / Quiet room
A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available.
Video facilities
A video link/media room is available for vulnerable witnesses and victims and to view evidence.  For queries please contact:  03308 084 407 or email contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
Wireless network connection
Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.  Posters are displayed on how to connect.
Filming and venue hire
Please contact nationalsupportunit@justice.gov.uk for requests to hire this building for events/filming.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.