courthouse
information
whyalla court
Contact
details
Street
address
1 Whitehead Street, Whyalla 5600
Postal
address
PO Box 694, Whyalla SA 5600
Telephone
(08) 8648 8120
Fax
(08) 8645 7206
E-mail
whyalla@courts.sa.gov.au
Which
courts operate from Whyalla Court?
Magistrates
Court
Youth
Court
What
are your business hours?
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Is
there a general information counter?
The registry counter displays a limited range of pamphlets on court and law-related
subjects.
What facilities/services are
available for people with disabilities?
An access ramp is located on the eastern side of the building.
Closest accessible car parking is on the street.
Where
can In find out about my case?
Ask at the registry counter, check the case list on the internet or
noticeboard, or call 8204 2444.
What
other services operate from the courthouse?
Fines
payment (business hours)
Justice
of the Peace (business hours)
Where
should I go before my hearing?
The court waiting room. Please
see the Sheriff’s officer when you arrive.
How
long before the hearing should I arrive?
10 to 15 minutes
Is
there a room I can use to talk to my lawyer?
Yes, there is an interview room adjoining the waiting room.
Where
is the nearest public phone?
200m from courthouse on Patterson Street.
Can
I bring my mobile phone into the courthouse?
They must be switched off at all times.
Where
are public toilets located within the court?
Adjoining the waiting room.
Are
there cafes near the courthouse?
Yes, there are food outlets 150m from court in Patterson Street.
Where
is the nearest public transport?
40m away.
Is
there carparking available near the courthouse?
There is on-street nearby.
Where
is the nearest taxi rank to the courthouse?
150m away.
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.
How
can I get an interpreter?
Contact the registrar. Please
give as much notice as you can.