Blackburn Magistrates' Court
Visit or contact us:
Address
The Court House
Northgate
Blackburn
BB2 1AA
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Enquiries
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contactcrime@justice.gov.uk
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Enquiries
- LancsMcEnq@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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lancsmagslisting@justice.gov.uk
(Booking of video hearings/booths or alternatively please ring 01772 208000 selecting)
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Enquiries
- 01254 687 500 and 01254 687 510
- Payments
- 01282 610 000
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
- Fax
- 0870 739 4254
- Counter appointments
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0300 303 0656
(Call CTSC on 0300 303 0656 to make statutory declaration on all non-police pros cases)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however off-site public parking is available on Feilden Street.
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Disabled access
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A chair lift and toilet facilities are available. Please ring the Facilities Office 01254 687 523/524 for assistance.
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Hidden disabilities
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This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Hearing Loop
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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.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all users and their possessionswill be searched by security when they enter this building. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Refreshments
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This venue has vending machines hot/cold drinks and snacks.
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Interview room
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Four interview rooms are available at this court. These rooms cannot be booked in advance but if you would like the use of one please ask at reception on the day of the hearing.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement). For queries, please email CVP.BlackburnMC@justice.gov.uk.
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Blackburn Magistrates' Court
This location handles
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Crime
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Single justice procedure
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Court codes for legal professionals
Magistrates' Court location code: 1790
DX: 742020 Blackburn 10
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