courthouse
information
berri court
Contact details
4 Kay Avenue, Berri 5343
Postal address
PO Box 235, Berri 5343
Telephone
8595 2060
Fax
8582 4187
E-mail
berri@courts.sa.gov.au
Which courts operate from
Berri Court?
Magistrates Court and Youth Court.
What are your business hours?
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Is there a general information
counter?
Yes, the front counter. An information stand displays a range of court and
court-related pamphlets.
What
facilities/services are available for people with disabilities?
An access ramp is located at the front of the building.
Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the building.
Controls in lifts are at a suitable height for people in a wheelchair.
Braille available in all lifts for people with vision impairment.
Amplification systems are installed in all courtrooms.
Accessible counters are available.
Closest accessible carparking is across the street.
Where can I find out about my
case?
When court is sitting, from the Sheriff’s officer in the waiting room.
When court isn’t sitting, ask at the front counter.
Daily lists are displayed on the notice board, and additions may be added during the day. If you believe your case should be listed but cannot find it ask at the front counter.
What other facilities operate
from the courthouse?
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (Tuesday/Wednesday once a month, 9.30am to
3.30pm)
Aboriginal Justice Officer (Tuesday/Wednesday once a month, 9.30am to 3.30pm)
Fines Payment Unit (daily, by appointment only)
Where should I go before my
case is heard?
To the Sheriff’s officer.
How long before the hearing
should I arrive?
15 minutes
Is there a room I can use to
talk to my lawyer?
Interview rooms are available.
Where is the nearest public
phone?
There is a phone at post office that accepts both coins and phone cards.
Can I bring my mobile phone
into court?
You can bring it into the courthouse, but your phone MUST be switched
off in the courtroom.
Where are public toilets
located within the court?
These are located off the main waiting area.
Are there cafes nearby?
There is a cafe a short distance along Ahern Street, and a bakery a similar
distance away and around a corner.
Is there carparking available
near the courthouse?
The nearest parking is on the street.
Where is the nearest taxi rank
to the courthouse?
It’s better to call a taxi if you need one.
What security procedures are
in place at the courthouse?
When court is sitting, uniformed Sheriff’s officers maintain security in
the courthouse, as well as acting as court orderlies. All Sheriff’s officers
are trained to provide a safe environment for everyone in the courthouse.
When you enter the courthouse, you may be scanned with a hand-held metal detector. Nothing that could be used in an offensive manner is allowed into the building. This includes things like pocket knives. If in doubt, ask a Sheriff’s officer.
Can I have a private waiting
room if necessary?
There are adequate provisions if required.
How can I get an interpreter?
Ask a member of the court staff. Please give as much notice as you can.