courthouse
information
tanunda court
Contact
details
Street
address
40 Murray Street, Tanunda 5352
Telephone
(08) 8563 2026
Fax
(08) 8563 2419
E-mail
tanunda@courts.sa.gov.au
Which courts operate from Tanunda Courthouse?
Magistrates Court
Youth Court
What
are your business hours?
9.00am to 5.00pm
Is
there a general information counter?
No, but there is a stand displaying 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 driveway.
Accessible water fountain available.
Closest accessible car parking is in the Main Street.
Where
can I find out about my case?
Ask at the registry counter, or ask a uniformed Sheriff’s officer.
What
other services operate from the courthouse?
Fines
Payment assessors (business hours)
Justice
of the Peace (business hours)
Correctional
Services (every Tuesday, as required)
Where
should I go when I arrive at the courthouse for my hearing?
To the registry counter or to a Sheriff’s officer.
How
long before the hearing should I arrive?
Ten minutes.
Is
there a room I can use to talk to my lawyer?
Yes, beside the waiting room.
Where
is the nearest public phone?
There is a phone which accepts both coins and phone cards about 50m from the
courthouse.
Can
I bring my mobile phone into court?
Mobile phones must be switched off at all times.
Where
are public toilets located with the court?
Access to the toilets is from the outside of the court.
Are
there cafes near the courthouse?
Yes, there is one next door.
What
security measures 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.
Is
there carparking available nearby?
There is free on- and off-street parking close by.
Where
is the nearest taxi rank?
There is no taxi rank. You can
call for one from the public phone.
How
can I get an interpreter?
Ask at the registry. Please
give as much notice as you can before your hearing.