7 Bridge Street., MURRAY BRIDGE, S.A. 5253

Postal address
P.O. Box 420, Murray Bridge, SA 5253

Phone
8535 6060

Fax
8531 0537

Which courts operate regularly from your court?
Magistrates Court, Youth Court, Nunga Court

What are your business hours?
9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Is there a general information counter?
Yes. Variety of pamphlets available including victims of crime, fences & the law, making a small claim, domestic violence, O.A.R.S., Legal Services, Power of Attorney, Fines Payment Unit and others.

What facilities/services are available for people with disabilities?
An access ramp is located at the front entrance.

Where can I go to find out about my case?
To the front counter of the registry.

Where should I go before my case is heard?
To the front counter of Registry or the Sheriff’s Officer in attendance.

How long before the hearing should I arrive?
15 minutes.

Is there an interview room I can use to speak to lawyer?
Yes. It is adjacent to Court Room No. 1.

Where is the nearest public phone?
Post Office at 24 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. It takes coin and phone cards.

Can I bring my mobile phone into court?
Mobile phones are allowed on in the waiting area or if attending at the front counter, but they MUST be switched off whilst in the court room.

Where are public toilets located within the court?
At the end of the passage.

Are there cafes near the courthouse?
There is a café directly opposite the courthouse.

Where is the nearest bus stop/train station/tram line?
Bus stop at the council office at 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge.

Is there carparking available near the courthouse?
Both on and off street parking available 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.

Can I have a private waiting room if necessary?
Yes.

How can I get an interpreter?
Ask at the registry. Please give us as much notice as possible before your hearing.

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