Attending court
Location
The Coroners Courts are in the Royal Exchange Building in Manchester City Centre on Exchange Floor (Floor E in the lift or the first landing on the stairs). Contact Information and Location | About the Coroners Service | Manchester City Council
The courtrooms
Court one is a large court that can accommodate cases needing a jury or many witnesses. Court two is a smaller room about the size of a school classroom.
Our courts both have step-free access and hearing loops fitted. If you have any other access needs, please let us know.
Behaviour in the courtroom
The Coroner's court is not as formal as some and we try to make things as comfortable as possible for relatives for example, the Coroner does not wear a wig and gown. We do keep a few legal customs, such as standing when the Coroner arrives and when they leave but the court clerk will let you know what to do. You may address the Coroner as 'Sir' or 'Ma'am', or as 'Mr/Ms/Dr [Surname]' but they do understand that most relatives have no experience in court. Any respectful comments or questions are welcome.
We also have some practical requests: please switch off mobile phones, do not eat, drink or chew gum in the courtroom and remove hats (except those worn for religious reasons).