Stranraer Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Stranraer Sheriff Court opened to the public on 15 January 1874 and was extensively refurbished in 1981. The Court currently has one Resident Sheriff, two Court Rooms and covers the District of Wigtownshire.
Contact Details
Postal address
Sheriff Clerk’s Office,
Lewis Street,
Stranraer,
DG9 7AA
Main telephone
01776 702138
01776 706135
Sheriff Clerk / Main contact
Rachel Grant
All commissary work carried out
DX
581261
Fax
01776 706792
Email
stranraer@scotcourts.gov.uk
Accessibility contact
If you have a text phone you can contact the court using Text Relay.
If you require the support of an interpreter when you contact a court (by phone or attend in person), a telephone interpretation service is available. To access this service ask for telephone interpreting and the language required. This service is NOT available during actual court proceedings.
If you use British Sign Language (BSL) and wish to phone us using a sign language interpreter, you can use the online video relay interpreting service. For more information see the contactSCOTLAND website. www.contactscotland-bsl.org
Directions
Use the journey planner for public transportation information.
By Ferry
The Stena Terminal is located 6 miles from the sheriff court at Cairnryan. Taxis are in attendance for ferry arrivals and must be ordered. The P&O Ferry Terminal is located at Cairnryan which is 6 miles from the sheriff court.
By bus
Buses from outlying areas stop at Port Rodie, within 10 minutes walking distance from the sheriff court. Local buses stop at Port Rodie. For timetables visit the website.
By rail
The train station is three quarters of a mile from the sheriff court. Taxi's are in attendance for train arrivals. Visit ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries for train times.
By car
There is no parking at the court except for disabled users. Please telephone before attending to arrange disabled parking. Most of the local parking requires parking discs, these are free and can be obtained from shops.
The nearest car park is at Hanover Square, which has a limited number of all day spaces. All-day car parks are situated along the waterfront at Port Rodie or Agnew Crescent, within 10 minutes walking distance of the court.
By taxi
01776 703343.
Jurors from outlying areas - where no other method of travel is available due to the infrequency of the service, you must phone the sheriff clerk for permission to use a taxi.
By air
The nearest Airport is Glasgow/Prestwick International which is 60 miles from the sheriff court.
On Arrival
For general enquiries regarding civil, commissary or criminal matters, or to pay a fine, please go to the public counter on the ground floor. To attend the civil or criminal court, please switch off all mobile phones and report to the court officer on the first floor.
Jurors are reminded to please switch off all mobile phones and report to the court officer on the first floor landing with your jury citation at hand.
Facilities for those with hearing difficulties: there is a portable loop system available for the court building, please request for use of equipment at the public counter.
Court visits: Arrangements may be available for educational group visits. For further information please email stranraer@scotcourts.gov.uk
Facilities
There are no amenities within the court house, but there are a number of locations within a short walk where hot and cold drinks and snacks can be purchased. If you are sitting on a jury, lunch and refreshments will be provided for you if the court sits into the afternoon.
A portable loop induction service is available. Please request equipment from the public counter.
Pay a Fine
Pay a fine online or please enter the public counter found on the ground floor.
Payment Methods: Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, Cheque or Postal Order.
Please make cheques and postal orders payable to "Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service". Send by post to: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Central Processing Unit, PO Box 23, Glasgow, G5 9DA
If you have any difficulties paying your fine, or require advice and assistance with a fines related matter, please contact the fines enforcement officer at Dumfries on 01387 272084
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Opening Times
Mon -Thur 09:00 - 17:00
Fri - 09:00 - 16:30
Please note the court may close at lunchtime when not fully staffed.
Public Holidays
2018
January 1. 2
March 30
April 2
May 7, 28
August 6
October 15
December 3, 25, 26
Complaints
Please refer to the
complaints and feedback page.
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