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Due to Cyclone Alfred, there may be disruptions to Court sittings in the Northern Rivers and the surrounding areas.

If you have a matter listed at any of the affected areas, please contact the NSW Courts Service Centre on 1300 679 272 for further information.

Local Court New South Wales

Local Court of NSW

Most criminal and civil cases first enter the New South Wales court system via the local court.

Going to court

How court works, what to expect when going to court, who's who in court, representing yourself

Help and support

Find legal help; learn about support for witnesses and victims of crime; access for people with disability

Your legal problem is about...

Payment options, court levies and when to go to court

Police and crime

Most criminal offences heard by a local court are started by NSW Police

Family, relationships and children

Property settlements, residence orders, family law forms

The NSW Local Court can deal with disputes over money involving claims up to $100,000

Disputes with neighbours

Typical neighbour issues and how to solve them without going to court

Consumers and business

Finding the right court for your matter; how to use mediation

Quick links

Order a transcript

Judgments - NSW Caselaw - external site

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About us

Court locations

Paying fines and judgments

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future.

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