Magistrates' Court · North West
Preston Magistrates' Court
Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QT
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 24 hearings
- 3 courtrooms
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
- UK time
Courtroom 01 8 hearings · Before: Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
10:00Further Case Management04ZL4138625******Courtroom 01Drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs; Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing to check progress and set out what each side must do before trial.
10:00Plea04ZL2948426******Courtroom 01Drive whilst disqualified; Drive on road other than motorway, fail comply with red / green arrow / lane closure light signals
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
10:00Sentence04ZL3443026******Courtroom 01Breach SHPO / interim SHPO
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
10:00Sentence04ZL3114326******Courtroom 01Drive a motor vehicle dangerously; Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver; Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence - endorsable offence; Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time; Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Sentence04ZL2742825******Courtroom 01Owner / person in charge of dog dangerously out of control causing injury
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Plea04ZL2381126******Courtroom 01Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
14:00Sentence04ZL4142025******Courtroom 01Theft from a shop
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing at which the court decides the punishment after a guilty plea or verdict.
14:00Plea04ZL3201726******Courtroom 01Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin; Drive whilst disqualified; Fail to co-operate with a preliminary test - motor vehicle offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 01
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mr McLean JP, Mr Osinski-Gray JP, Mrs Pate JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
Courtroom 02 5 hearings · Before: Mrs Betts JP, Mrs McIntosh JP, Mr Sears JP
10:00Trial04ZL3621125******Courtroom 02Take a motor vehicle without the owners consent; Drive whilst disqualified; Make off without making payment; Drive whilst disqualified
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Betts JP, Mrs McIntosh JP, Mr Sears JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZL3057625******Courtroom 02Fraudulently use a registration mark / registration document
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Betts JP, Mrs McIntosh JP, Mr Sears JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZL3334325******Courtroom 02Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Betts JP, Mrs McIntosh JP, Mr Sears JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZL3348526******Courtroom 02False imprisonment; Threaten a person with an offensive weapon / bladed article / corrosive substance in a private place; Stalking involving serious alarm / distress; Assault by beating of an emergency worker; Intentional suffocation; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Betts JP, Mrs McIntosh JP, Mr Sears JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2201025******Courtroom 02Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Betts JP, Mrs McIntosh JP, Mr Sears JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Courtroom 03 11 hearings · Before: Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
10:00Trial04ZL3437925******Courtroom 03Theft from a shop; Going equipped for theft - not motor vehicle
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZV2117925******Courtroom 03Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZL2481525******Courtroom 03Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- CPS-NW
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZV1974125******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
10:00Trial04ZV2038525******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2022625******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2025725******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2025125******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2025825******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2022725******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
14:00Trial04ZV2025925******Courtroom 03Fail to give information relating to the identification of the driver / rider of a vehicle when required
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 03
- Building
- Sitting at Preston Magistrates' Court
- Before
- Mrs Arnfield JP, Mr Barlow JP, Mrs Stacey JP
- Prosecutor
- LANPF
- What this usually means
- A hearing where evidence is heard and the court or jury decides guilt.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 14:00
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Hearings on Mon 19 Oct Mon 19 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- 3 courtrooms
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Hearings on Thu 22 Oct Thu 22 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
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- UK time
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- Preston Combined Court Centre – The Law Courts, Openshaw Place, Ring Way, Preston, PR1 2LL (0.3 km away)
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- Bring your court paperwork and photo ID.
- Expect airport-style security. Leave sharp or prohibited items at home.
- If you will be late or cannot attend, contact the court and your solicitor as soon as possible.
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Venue details
Opening times
Court open
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Contact
Telephone
Enquiries
Magistrates' Court Enquiries - Courts and Tribunals Service Centre -Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Saturday 8am to 2pm
Enquiries
Single Justice Service Centre - If your query relates to a Singles Justice Procedure Case – Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5pm
Enforcement
8am – 5pm
Witness service
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Single Justice Service
Single Justice Service Centre - if your query relates to a Single Justice Procedure Case
Enquiries
If the reference number is a 10-digit number
Enquiries
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Social security and child support
Building facilities
- 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.
- Witness service
This location handles
- Crime
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What this court deals with
Preston Magistrates' Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Where can I find the hearing list for Preston Magistrates' Court?
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Can I watch a hearing?
Most hearings in criminal and civil courts are open to the public, but some are private or restricted. Expect security screening on entry.
What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
Contact the court named on your paperwork and your solicitor (if you have one) as early as you can. Do not simply stay away.
Why can’t I find my case on the list?
See our guide on why a case may not be listed. Lists are published at different times and some hearings are never published.
What cases does a magistrates’ court hear?
Magistrates’ courts deal with the less serious criminal cases, and send more serious cases to the Crown Court for trial or sentence.
Sources and updates
- Hearing lists: official list page for this court on the HMCTS Court and Tribunal Hearings service. Each list shows when HMCTS updated it and when we last checked. How we get our lists.
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