courthouse information
ceduna court

This court registry no longer operates full time. It is only open on circuit sitting days.  

Contact details
7 McKenzie Street, Ceduna 5690

Postal address
PO Box 456, Ceduna SA 5690

Telephone
8625 2520

Fax
8625 2728

E-mail
ceduna@courts.sa.gov.au

What are your business hours?
Circuit days only.

Is there a general information counter?
Yes, at the front counter there is a range of court and legal 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 off the waiting area.
Accessible counters are available.
Closest accessible carpark is in front of the building.

Where do I find out about my case?
If you are at court on the day your case is being heard, check the notice board in the waiting area. On any other day, ask at the front counter.

What other facilities operate from the courthouse?

• Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (when court is sitting)
• Correctional Services (when court is sitting)
• Aboriginal justice officers (when court is sitting)
• Residential Tenancies (as needed)

Where should I go before my case is heard?
To the Sheriff’s officer.

How long before the hearing should a client arrive?
10 – 15 minutes.

Is there a room I can use to talk to my lawyer?
Yes, at the front of building.

Where is the nearest public phone?
There is a coin-operated blue phone in foyer.

Can I bring my mobile phone into court?
You can bring it into the courthouse, but your phone MUST be turned off in the courtroom.

Where are public toilets located in the courthouse?
At the front of building.

Are there cafes nearby?
Yes, directly across the street.

Is there carparking available near the courthouse?
There is on- and off-street parking nearby at no charge.

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.

Where is the nearest taxi rank to the courthouse?
20m down the street.

Can I have a private waiting room if necessary?
There is a room available for victims of crime.

How can I get an interpreter?
Contact the registrar, with at least three weeks’ notice.

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