Preston Magistrates' Court

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Address

Lawson Street
Preston
PR1 2QT

Additional information

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Opening times

Court open

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Email

Enquiries
contactcrime@justice.gov.uk

(Crime Customer Service Centre - if the reference number contains letters & numbers)

Enquiries
LancsMcEnq@justice.gov.uk

(If the reference number is a 10-digit number)

Enquiries
lancsmagslisting@justice.gov.uk

(Booking of video hearings/booths or alternatively please ring 0300 808 4407)

Social security and child support
sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries
0330 808 4407

(Crime Customer Service Centre)

Enquiries
0300 303 0656

(Single Justice Service (SJS) Number)

Payments
01282 610 000
Witness service
0300 332 1000
Social security and child support
0300 123 1142

Building facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0330 808 4407.

No parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however off-site parking is available on Lawson Street.

Disabled access

Disabled access and disabled toilet available.

Hidden disabilities

This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing Loop

A hearing induction loop facility is available in various courtrooms (please contact the listing officer).  Voice enhancement facilities are available at both the ground floor and first floor enquiry desks.

Security arch

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.

Disabled toilet

An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.

Refreshments

Hot and cold refreshments are available on the first floor.

Interview room

Consultation rooms are available at this court.

Baby changing facility

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor.  

Video facilities

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).  For queries, please email CVP.PrestonMC@justice.gov.uk.

Translators or Interpreters

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Preston Magistrates' Court

This location handles

  • Crime

  • Single justice procedure

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Court codes for legal professionals

Magistrates' Court location code: 1790

DX: 318201 Preston 33

Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme

This location participates in this scheme

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HMCTS Common Platform

This location participates in this scheme