courthouse
information
sturt
street
Contact details
Street address
83 Sturt Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Postal address
GPO Box 2465
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone: (08) 8204 0289
Fax: (08) 8204 0543
E-mail: ccrcs@courts.sa.gov.au
Which courts operate regularly in
the building?
Supreme Court - Criminal
District Court - Criminal
What are the business hours?
There is no registry at Sturt Street and therefore any business relating to
Sturt Street should be referred to the Combined Registry, which is
located on the ground floor of the Sir Samuel Way building.
Is there a general information
counter?
No.
What facilities/services are
available for people with disabilities?
Accessible
toilet is located near the public waiting area, turn
right at the top of the stairs after entry.
Accessible water fountain in the public waiting area at the top of the stairs
after entry.
Controls in the wheelchair lift are at a suitable height for people in a wheelchair.
Closest accessible car parking is
at 58 Sturt Street.
There
is also limited street parking (ticket with meters).
Portable
ramps are available for access within the courtrooms
so please notify the Sheriff’s Office (8204
0149) or sheriff@courts.sa.gov.au
before you attend to make the appropriate arrangements.
Where can I find out about my
case?
If your case is to be heard on that day, check the case list on the noticeboard
in the public waiting area at the top of the stairs after entry.
Where should I go before my
hearing?
After you have checked the case list, go to the courtroom and report to the
court staff in that courtroom, five minutes before your case is due to be heard.
How long before the hearing
should I arrive?
If you don’t have a lawyer, you should report to the court staff in the
nominated courtroom, five minutes prior to the commencement time of when the
matter is to be heard.
If you do have a lawyer, you should arrive at the time arranged with your lawyer, but report to the court staff in the nominated courtroom five minutes before your case is due to be heard.
Is there a private room I can use
to talk to my lawyer?
There are two interview rooms which you and
your lawyer can use to speak in private. You will need someone from the Sheriff’s
Office at point of entry to unlock the room for you.
Where is the nearest public
phone?
There
is a public phone in the public waiting area at the top of the stairs after
entry.
Can I bring my mobile phone into
court?
Mobile phones and pagers must be turned off while in the courtroom. You may use
mobile phones and pagers in other public areas of the building.
Where are public toilets located
within the building?
Public
toilets are located near the public waiting area, turn
right at the top of the stairs after entry.
Are there cafes nearby?
There
is a cafe near the end of the street (King William Street end) and then several
on King William St.
Cafes can also be found in the Central Market two streets away (turn right when leaving from the main doors, then left at the
first corner), and
on Gouger Street .
Where is the nearest public
transport?
Tram
The City to Glenelg Tram Station is located in the centre of Victoria Square. A free tram runs from Victoria Square to north Terrace
Train
The Adelaide Railway Station on North Terrace is a 15-minute walk from the
courthouse, or five minutes on the free city tram.
Is there car parking available
near the building?
There is a small open
air carpark at 58 Sturt Street.
Limited meter parking is available outside the Sturt Street courtrooms. The
closest longer term parking available is at the Central Market (Gouger Street)
or in Mill Street (alongside the Supreme Court at 1 Gouger Street).
Where is the nearest taxi rank?
There is a taxi rank in Victoria Square.
What security procedures are in
place in the building?
Uniformed Sheriff’s Officers maintain security in the building, as well as
acting as court orderlies. All Sheriff’s Officers are trained to provide a
safe environment for everyone in the building.
Everyone who enters the building walks through an airport style metal detector. You may also 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.
How can I get an interpreter?
An interpreter would usually be organised through your lawyer. If you don’t
have a lawyer, please contact the court registry at least five working days
before your case is heard. Please tell them the court action number and the
language and dialect you need.