Court services

  • Magistrates Court, Criminal and Civil

  • Drug Court

  • Diversion Court

  • Mediation Services including Pre-lodgement Mediation
  • Domestic Violence Court

  • Investigation / Examination Summons Court

  • Minor Civil Direction Hearings

Other Services

The Magistrates Court hears the following types of cases:

  • Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM)

    Ground floor, north-east corner

  • Department for Correctional Services

  • Victim Support Services

    If required, ask at the registry

  • Court Chaplain – Salvation Army

  • Magistrates Court Legal Service

    By appointment only through the University’s website. For assistance with booking an appointment call the Courts Contact Centre +61 8 8204 2444 or visit the Registry Counter on the 1st floor

  • Legal Services Commission Information

    Information and Civil Advice Service operates Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 1 pm and from 2 pm to 3 pm.

  • Duty Solicitor (Criminal)

  • Aboriginal Justice Officers

  • Justice of Peace

On-site Facilities

  • Interview rooms

  • In court amplification systems

  • Parent’s room

  • Accessibility

  • Baby changing facilities

  • Vending machines

  • Between 9am and 12 midday, court volunteers provide tea,
    coffee and biscuits for a nominal charge