courthouse
information
mount gambier court
Contact
details
41 Bay Road, Mt Gambier 5290
Postal
address
PO Box 723, Mt Gambier SA 5290
Telephone
8735 1060
Fax
8723 9894
E-mail
mountgambier@courts.sa.gov.au
Which
courts operate from Mt Gambier Court?
Magistrates Court, Youth Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Family Court,
Residential Tenancies Tribunal, Industrial Commission.
What
are business hours?
9.00am to 5.00pm.
Is
there a general information counter?
Yes. It displays a wide variety of
court and law-related pamphlets.
What facilities/services are
available for people with disabilities?
An access ramp is located at the front entrance.
Accessible toilets are located in the main foyer.
Accessible counters are available.
Closest accessible car parking near the front door.
Where
can I find out about my case?
At the registry front counter.
What
other services operate from the courthouse?
Fines Payment assessors (business hours)
Where
should I go before my case is heard?
To the registry front counter.
How
long before the hearing should I arrive?
15 minutes.
Is
there a room that I can use to talk to my lawyer?
Yes, near the stairs in the foyer.
Where
is the nearest public phone?
On Bay Road, next to the deli.
Can
I bring my mobile phone into court?
They MUST be
turned off before entering the courtroom.
Where
are public toilets located the courthouse?
In the foyer, near the stairs.
Are
there vending machines within the court precincts?
There are vending machines selling coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Are
there cafes near the courthouse?
There is a deli on the other side of the carpark.
Where
is the nearest public transport?
The nearest bus stop is on Fewers Street, opposite Target.
Is
there carparking available near the courthouse?
The court has its own carpark at the rear of the building.
Where
is the nearest taxi rank?
On Bay Road, in front of the bank.
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.
How
can I get an interpreter?
Ask staff at the front counter. Please
give as much notice as you can.