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A court in the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde
The Greenock Sheriff Court building opened to the public in November 1869 and was also the jail house until 1910.
The architecture is based on the old Scottish style of the 16th Century. It serves a population of approximately 43,000 people. The Justice of the Peace Court was established in the same building in December 2009.
Sheriff Court House
1 Nelson Street
Greenock
PA15 1TR
Nadine Neil
GR 16
01475 787073
01475 553528 - Recorded messages for updates on jury service and attendance in court
Further information can also be found on the About Jury Duty webpage.
A phone interpreter service is available when you contact a court by phone or attend in person. To access this service ask for phone interpreter and the language required.
The phone interpreter service is not available during actual court proceedings.
If you are deaf, have hearing loss or are speech impaired you can contact us for free with Relay UK.
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 Contact Scotland BSL website.
The Sheriff Clerk's office is open Monday to Friday:
Due to staff training the office will close at 13:00 on:
The full list of court closures for public holidays are laid out in the published Act of Court.
To pay a fine or for information please go to paying a fine.
Greenock Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court is situated in Nelson Street near to the town centre and public transport links. Use the journey planner for public transportation information.
Please visit CycleStreets for details of the nearest cycle parking options.
The nearest bus station is Kilblain Street. This is a short walk (approximately 400 metres) from the court house. There are many different bus companies which serve the Greenock area. Use the Journey Planner for transportation information.
The nearest train station is Greenock West Station at the corner of Newton/Inverkip Street. The station is a short walk (approximately 500 metres) from the courthouse. Visit scotrail or national rail enquiries for train times.
There is no public car parking available at this court. Nelson Street and the surrounding streets to the court house are all free parking.
The taxi ranks are near to the railway station and also near to the bus station mentioned above.
The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport - approximately 16 miles from Greenock.
On arrival, please report to the main reception desk inside the main doors. There is a disabled entrance at the left hand side of the building with an "assistance bell", please ring this on arrival at the building.
On arrival, please report to the main reception desk inside the main doors where you will be directed to the appropriate court room.
If you are selected to sit on a jury, lunch and refreshments will be provided for you throughout the day.
A Beanfeast charity tea bar is available within the sheriff court house. It is located in the court 2 complex and is open until about 13:00 each day.
A loop induction service is available in all courtrooms for people who have hearing difficulties. Please contact any court official if you require to use this facility.
Wheelchair users can access the building through the disabled entrance, which is situated to the left hand side of the building. All our courts are on the ground floor. Our reception desk can assist you with any enquiries.
Find out about the sheriffdom guidance, information and practice notes that apply to the courts in the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde.
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Find out more about the courts in this sheriffdom.
North Strathclyde