courthouse
information
mount barker court
Contact details
Postal
address
PO Box 101, Mt Barker SA 5251
Telephone
8204 2444
Fax
8398 3011
E-mail
mountbarker@courts.sa.gov.au
Which
courts operate from the Mt Barker Court?
Youth Court; Magistrates Court, (civil and criminal).
What
are your business hours?
9.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Is
there a general information counter?
Yes.
What facilities/services are
available for people with disabilities?
An access ramp is located at the front entrance to the building.
Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor.
Portable easy listening devices are available if requested prior to attending
court.
Closest accessible car parking available 100 metres from court building, or
on-site parking if requested prior to attending court.
Where
can I find out about my case?
At the front counter or from a Sheriff’s officer.
What
other services operate from the courthouse?
Fines Payment Unit (business hours)
Where
should I go before my case is heard?
To the front counter or a Sheriff’s officer.
How
long before the hearing should I arrive?
5 minutes
Is
there a room I can use to talk to my lawyer?
Yes, there is an interview room off the waiting area.
Where
is the nearest public phone?
There is a blue phone in the foyer.
Can
I bring my phone into the court?
Yes, but it MUST
be turned off.
Where
are public toilets located in the courthouse?
Adjacent to the foyer.
Are
there cafes near the courthouse?
Yes, there are three or four cafes within two to five minutes’ walk of the
court.
Where
is the nearest public transport?
100m from the court.
Is
there carparking available near the courthouse?
There is off-street parking, or on-street parking with a one hour time limit.
Where
is the nearest taxi rank to the courthouse?
The nearest taxi rank is not within walking distance.
Taxis can be booked by phone.
What
are the security arrangements at the court?
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?
Only the registrar’s office is available for privacy.
How
can I get an interpreter?
Ask at the registry. Please
give as much notice as you can.
Other
information
The courtroom is has limited space in its public gallery for people not
appearing before the court.