CAMPBELTOWN Procurator Fiscal Office

If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility

Parking facilities: There are no private parking facilities at this office however road-side parking is subject to availability and local restrictions. There are no kerbs adjacent to the office entrance.

There is a dedicated disabled parking space allocated and kept free at all times for use. It is the top-most space nearest to the ramp to the side door which is used for disabled access.

To request advice about parking for disabled drivers please contact our Office Manager, Yvonne Nicoll:

Tel: 0844 561 4525

0141 849 7952

Fax: 0844 561 4528 or 0141 849 7955

Textphone Prefix: 18001

Email: yvonne.nicoll@copfs.gsi.gov.uk

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Approach to Main Entrance: Access to the building for disabled people, particularly people with mobility problems requires to be from the side entrance at the top of Castlehill. There is a paved ramp, sloping downwards to a door at the witness room. This door is locked but there is a bell entrance system. Please telephone prior to arriving at the office and a member of staff will meet you at the door.

There are 5 external steps and one internal step up to the main front entrance to the building with 2 inner doors before the entrance hallway.

Door Width: Main External doors - 1.6 Metre as are the first set of internal doors. The second internal entrance is narrower and is approximately 80cm.

The disabled access door at side of building is approximately 1.11 Metre.

Low level bell: There is a bell situated at side door of building. Please contact our reception or the Sheriff Clerk's Department prior to attendance to make arrangements.

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Approach to Reception Area: Our reception is at the top of two flight of steps with a half-way landing. There is no lift. Arrangements can be made to deal with enquiries in ground floor rooms of the court building.

There is some seating available in our reception area on the first floor. Further seating can be provided on request. Please ask if you need extra assistance.

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Approach to Interview / Conference Rooms: Arrangements can be made to hold interviews in ground floor rooms of the court building

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Audible emergency alarms: A two tone klaxon/siren

Our staff have a responsibility to ensure that they accompany any visitors during an emergency evacuation to the muster point designated in local Fire Evacuation Plans. Visitors must not be left unattended and should be accompanied at all times during an emergency evacuation until the all clear is given for re-entry to the building. Where appropriate a suitable emergency evacuation plan will be in place to ensure safe evacuation of disabled persons during an emergency situation.

Please advise the local Office Manager if you have any special requirements.

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If you have any difficulty, please contact your local office or send us your comments