The Downing Centre is likely to remain closed until at least late 2025 to undergo essential repairs following flooding from a burst water main.
People with matters listed in the Downing Centre are advised to contact 1300 679 272 for advice on the location of their matter and if it has been adjourned (8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday).
Please note that this closure does not affect jury service. If you have received a summons to attend jury duty at the Downing Centre, you are still required to attend.
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How to request court assistance
We want to make it easier for people with disability to get assistance when attending court.
To help, we need information about the types of assistance you require or support you will bring, and your court case.
The Request for court assistance form (DOCX, 59.1 KB) outlines these details. Completing this form is voluntary.
The form has two sections: the first section is about your requirements and the second section is about dealing with other justice agencies.
Section 1 - Request for assistance
The information you provide will help us provide the assistance you need.
This request is placed on the court file, so each time you attend court for this matter your assistance should be ready.
You should not need to ask for help again for this court case.
If you do not want to complete the form but would still like assistance, you can speak with court staff who can still assist. However, they may not be able to fill your requests at short notice.
Section 2 - Sharing information
If you would like we can notify other justice agencies, if required, of your disability related requests.
For criminal cases, these agencies are:
- Legal Aid NSW
- Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
- NSW Police Force
- Corrective Services NSW
- Juvenile Justice.
To complete the form
Section 1 – Request for assistance
1. Complete section 1 of the form once you know your first court date.
2. Tick all the boxes that apply (your role in the court case).
Section 2 - Sharing information
3. This section is optional. Select the justice agencies we can notify, if required, of your request.
Submitting the form
4. Save the completed form and email to the court. Alternatively, the form can be printed and submitted to the Court Registrar.
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