Lancaster Courthouse

Address and opening hours

• Counter service by appointment only: 10:00 - 14:00
• Court open: 09:00 - 16:00

Phone, email and DX

What this court deals with

• Bankruptcy
• Children
• Crime
• Divorce
• Domestic violence
• High Court District Registry
• Housing possession
• Money claims
• Single justice procedure

Before you send or go

• ✓The magistrates' court, family court and county court all use the George Street building, but the post addresses are not all the same. Civil and family post goes to Lancaster Court House. The other "write to us" address is Preston Magistrates' Court.
• ✓Phone numbers and inboxes are split by court. Civil queries have their own county court inbox, family queries have separate inboxes for divorce, listing and orders, and magistrates' court enquiries go through a separate service centre.
• ✓The counter is by appointment only, 10am to 2pm, which is shorter than the hours the court is open.
• ✓There is no public car parking at the court. The listing points to nearby council car parks.

Forms people file at this court

• N244 – Application notice during a caseFill it in again
• N180 – Small claims directions questionnaireFill it in again
• N181 – Directions questionnaire for larger claimsFill it in again
• EX160 – Help with court fees applicationFill it in again
• N5 – Claim for possession of propertyFill it in again
• N119 – Particulars of claim for possessionFill it in again
• C100 – Child arrangements applicationFill it in again

Already have a case at this court? Fill in the N244 application notice once and reuse your details next time.

Access and facilities

• Hearing Loop. Loop hearing assistance is available in various Courtrooms - please contact the listing officer for information. Voice enhancement facilities are also available from the enquiries desk on the first floor.
• Interview room. Consultation rooms are available at this court
• Refreshments. Refreshments are available
• Baby changing facility. Baby changing facilities are available.
• Assistance dogs. Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Video facilities. Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement) Booking of video hearings/booths please ring 0300 808 4407.
• Disabled access. This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms. If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact the court or tribunal to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss a reasonable adjustment you need.
• Parking. We do not have any public car parking. However, there are plenty of public car parks nearby. We are beside the Town Hall and Police station on the map; https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/assets/attach/195/Lancaster%20Car%20Parks.pdf More information regarding them including prices can be found here; https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/parking/car-parks
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Lanyards available on request.
• Witness service. www.witnessservice.org.uk

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