Preston Magistrates' Court
Visit or contact us:
Address
Lawson Street
Preston
PR1 2QT
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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 - if the reference number contains letters & numbers)
- Enquiries
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LancsMcEnq@justice.gov.uk
(If the reference number is a 10-digit number)
- Enquiries
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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
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0330 808 4407
(Crime Customer Service Centre)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0656
(Single Justice Service (SJS) Number)
- Payments
- 01282 610 000
- Witness service
- 0300 332 1000
- Fax
- 0870 324 0190
- 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.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however off-site parking is available on Lawson Street.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and disabled toilet available.
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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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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.
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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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Disabled toilet
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An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
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Refreshments
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Hot and cold refreshments are available on the first floor.
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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 in the disabled toilets on the ground floor.
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Video facilities
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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.
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Preston 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: 318201 Preston 33
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