courthouse
information
coober pedy court
This court registry no longer operates full time. It is only open on circuit sitting days.
Contact details
Malliotis Blvd, Coober Pedy 5723
Postal address
PO Box 311, Coober Pedy SA 5723
Telephone
8672 5601
Fax
8672 5712
E-mail
cooberpedy@courts.sa.gov.au
What are your business hours?
Circuit days only.
Is there a general information
counter? If so, what pamphlets are available there?
All Legal Services Commission pamphlets and booklets. Any publication
produced by CAA. All agencies in Coober Pedy that have 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 outside of the courthouse.
Amplification systems are installed in all courtrooms.
Closest accessible carparking is in front of the building.
Where should I go to find out
about my case?
The front counter.
What other services operate
from the courthouse?
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, Correctional Services, Family and Youth
Services and an Aboriginal justice officer. All attend only during court weeks
as required.
Where should I go before my
case is heard?
To the Sheriff’s officer.
How long before the hearing
should I arrive?
10 – 15 mins.
Is there a room I can use to
talk to my lawyer?
Yes. It is located off the waiting area.
Where is the nearest public
phone?
There is no public phone at court house. The nearest is a 10 minute walk, in
the main street.
Can I bring my mobile phone
into court?
Yes, but it MUST be switched off.
Where are public toilets
located in the courthouse?
Outside, between the Correctional Services building and the court.
Is there a parents’ room
available?
The interview room may be used if required.
Are there cafes near the
courthouse?
The nearest café is a 10 minute walk, in the main street.
Is there carparking available
near the courthouse?
There is free parking on court grounds.
Where is the nearest taxi
rank?
Coober Pedy doesn’t have a taxi service.
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?
Yes, you can use the interview room.
How can I get an interpreter?
Contact the court registrar before your hearing. Please give as much notice
as you can.