courthouse
information
kadina court
This court registry no longer operates full time. It is only open on circuit sitting days.
What
are your business hours?
Circuit
days only.
Is
there a general information desk?
Information
is available from the registry counter. A
variety of court and law-related pamphlets is on display.
What
facilities/services are available for people with disabilities?
An access ramp is located on the northern side of the building.
Accessible toilets are located off the witness waiting area.
Closest accessible car parking across the road.
Where
can I find out about my case?
From a
Sheriff’s officer or at the registry counter.
What other services operate from the courthouse?
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (Monday or Tuesday of the Court Circuit week if required)
Fines Payment assessor (business hours)
Department of Correctional Services (Thursday only)
Court Companion (as requested by prosecution)
Where
should a I go before my hearing?
To the
Sheriff’s officer.
How
long before the hearing should I arrive?
Five minutes.
Is
there a room I can use to talk to my lawyer?
Yes, The
counsel room is located just before the courtroom entrance.
Where
is the nearest public phone?
There is a
public phone across the road in the park, less than 30 metres away.
Can
I bring my mobile phone into the court?
They MUST be switched off in the courtroom.
Where
are public toilets located within the court?
Off the
waiting room.
Are
there cafes near the courthouse?
Yes, there is
a delicatessen across the road from the Post Office, about a two minute walk
from the court.
Is
there carparking available near the courthouse?
Free
on-street parking is available around the courthouse.
Where
is the nearest taxi rank to the courthouse?
There is no
taxi rank. If you need a taxi,
please call for 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 searched. 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 no
private rooms in the court house. However,
witnesses who are victims of crime sometimes wait in the police station next
door.
How
can I get an interpreter?
Contact the
registrar before your hearing. Please
give as much notice as possible.