courthouse
information
port pirie court
Contact
details
Street
address
20 Main Road, Port Pirie 5540
Postal
address
PO Box 583, Port Pirie SA 5540
Telephone
(08) 8638 4901
Fax
(08) 8638 4902
E-mail
portpirie@courts.sa.gov.au
Which
courts operate from your court?
Magistrates Court
Youth Court
Residential
Tenancies Tribunal (sits at Pt. Pirie only, as required).
What
are your business hours?
9.00am – 5.00pm
Is
there a general information counter?
Yes. It displays a range of
court and law-related pamphlets.
What facilities/services are
available for people with disabilities?
The main entrance is accessible to a person in a wheelchair.
Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor.
Controls in lifts are at a suitable height for people in a wheelchair.
Braille available in all lifts for people with vision impairment.
Amplification systems are installed in all courtrooms.
Accessible counters are available.
Closest accessible car parking is in front of the building.
Where
can I find out about my case?
During circuits, ask the Sheriff’s officer.
At other times, ask at the registry counter.
What
other services operate from the courthouse?
Fines
Payment assessment (business hours, but please make an appointment)
Justices
of the Peace (business hours)
Where
should I go before my case is heard?
Please report to the Sheriff’s officer.
How
long before the hearing should I arrive?
At least 15 minutes early, in case the magistrate is running ahead of time.
Is
there a room I can use to speak to my lawyer?
Yes, a number of interview rooms are available so you can speak to your
lawyer.
Where
is the nearest public phone?
On Main Road.
Can
I bring my mobile phone into court?
You can bring it into the courthouse, but your phone MUST be switched
off in the courtroom.
Where
are public toilets located in the court?
Off the waiting area.
Are
there cafes near the courthouse?
There are cafes on Main Road and also at the shopping centre off of Ellen
Street.
Where
is the nearest public transport?
There is a bus service nearby.
Is
there carparking available near the courthouse?
There is limited parking in the courthouse carpark and there is also
parking on Main Road.
Where
is the nearest taxi rank?
Down Ellen Street from the courthouse, at the shopping centre.
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?
If necessary you can contact the Court prior to your hearing to discuss the
availability of a private waiting area.
How
can I get an interpreter?
Contact the registry. Please
give as much notice as you can before your hearing.