courthouse
information
supreme court building
Contact details
Street address
1 Gouger Street, Adelaide
Postal address
GPO Box 2465
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone
Civil Registry: (08) 82040476 or (08) 82040477
Probate Registry: (08) 82040505
Fax
(08) 8212 7154
E-mail
supreme.registry@courts.sa.gov.au
Which courts operate regularly in
the building?
Civil and probate jurisdictions. Some criminal matters are heard in the Supreme
Court Building, but most are heard in the Sir Samuel Way Building. When the High
Court is in Adelaide, it operates from the Supreme Court Building.
What are the business hours?
Supreme Court Combined Civil and Probate Registry: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Is there a general information
counter?
Yes, in the registry.
What
facilities/services are available for people with disabilities?
Entrance to the building is accessible via the Library Building from Gouger
Street
Accessible toilets are located on the ground level at the entrance of the
Library Building/Court 12 and at ground level at the entrance off King William
Street
Accessible
water fountain located on the ground level between Court 11 and 3
The Civil and
Probate Registry offers conference room facilities which are located adjacent to
its public counter for registry clients who may find the public counter too high
to use. Please contact the Supreme Court
Registry (8204 0496 or email supreme.registry@courts.sa.gov.au)
to reserve the use of the conference room prior to attending.
Many of the
courtrooms are not accessible in the original building as it is quite old and
heritage listed. However, some
courtrooms in the newer building are accessible for people in wheelchairs. If
you are a party to an action please notify the Supreme Court Registry (8204 0496 or email supreme.registry@courts.sa.gov.au)
before you attend and the registry will to make the appropriate arrangements.
If you wish to
observe an action please notify the Supreme Court Registry ((
8204 0496 or email supreme.registry@courts.sa.gov.au)
and the Court will do its best to assist in this regard.
Closest accessible car parking is in the Central Market Car Park, Victoria Square or Mill Street Car Park (off Gouger Street)
Where do I go to find out about
my case?
If your case is to be heard on that day check the daily case list at the main
entrance or enquire at the registry counter.
What other services operate
from the building?
The Supreme Court Library provides a law library service to the judiciary, the
legal profession and the public. The library is located on Level 2 of the
Library Building at 1 Gouger Street, Adelaide. Enter through the courtyard on
Gouger Street (between the Supreme Court building and the Jeffcott Chambers).
The library is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
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 (if you are not legally represented) before your
case is due to be heard.
How long before the hearing
should I arrive?
If you do not have a lawyer, you should report to the court staff in the
nominated courtroom at least 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.
Is there a private room I can use
to speak to my lawyer?
Yes. There are interview rooms situated on Level 5 of the Library Building and
adjacent to Courts 2 and 11 in the Supreme Court Building.
Where is the nearest public
phone?
A blue public coin-operated phone is located on Level 4 of the Library Building.
A gold public coin-operated phone is located at the entrance of the Civil and
Probate Registry.
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
in the courthouse?
Public Toilets are located on the Ground Floor of the entrance to the Library
Building and off King William Street.
Are there vending machines in the
building?
A vending machine selling soft drinks can be found at the entrance of the
Supreme Court Civil and Probate Registry.
Are there cafes nearby?
There are a number of cafes and restaurants on Gouger Street and in the Central
Market complex.
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 tram.
Is there carparking near the
building?
Limited on-street parking is available on Gouger Street, however, parking is for
up to three hours only. Undercover parking stations are located between Gouger
and Grote Streets and Gouger and Wright Streets.
Where is the nearest taxi rank?
There is a taxi rank in front of the Sir Samuel Way Building, on the south west
corner of 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. Any belongings you bring into the courthouse must be x-rayed on your entrance. 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 can be
booked through the court registry officer at least ten working days before your
case is heard. You will need to advise the court registry officer the court
action number and the language and dialect that you require.