Preston Crown Court and Family Court (Sessions House)
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Address
The Family Court
Sessions House
Lancaster Road
Preston
PR1 2PD
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- No counter service available
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- Applications
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lancashirefamilyapplications@justice.gov.uk
(C100 applications)
- Family court
- prestonfamily@justice.gov.uk
- Adoption
- lancashireadoption@justice.gov.uk
- Financial Remedy
- LancashireandCumbriaFRC@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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prestondivorce@justice.gov.uk
(Divorce)
Telephone
- Adoption
- 01254 299840
- Listing
- 01772 272840
- Enquiries
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01772 272849
(Divorce)
- Enquiries
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01772 272862
(Issue)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01772 272849.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities available at this building. The nearest car park is the Bus Station Car Park, which is located opposite the court building.
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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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Hearing enhancement facilities are available at this court.
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Security arch
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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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Refreshments
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A water cooler is available at this court.
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Interview room
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Consultation rooms are available at this court.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available at this court on request.
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Video facilities
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Video conference facilities (excluding prison to court video links) are available.
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Preston Crown Court and Family Court (Sessions House)
This location handles
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
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Crime
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
- Female Genital Mutilation (opens in new tab)
- Financial Remedy (opens in new tab)
- Forced marriage (opens in new tab)
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Single justice procedure
Make a complaint
Contact us to make a complaint (opens in new tab)
Court codes for legal professionals
Crown Court location code: 448
Family Court location code: 303
DX: 310201 Preston 31
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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