Local Court of New South Wales

Local Court of New South Wales

The Local Court of New South Wales is the busiest Court in NSW, where all criminal cases and most civil cases begin, and where most are finalised.

Weekday Bail Division

Information relating to the Local Court's Weekday Bail Division

Information alert
Statement on the Bail Division

On 23 June 2025, the Chief Magistrate, His Honour Judge Michael Allen issued a statement on the Bail Division

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28 August 2025 - Acting Magistrate Recruitment

The Attorney General is calling for applications to join the Local Court Bench as an Acting Magistrate to hear bail matters. Applications are open from 28 August to 14 September 2025.

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11 August 2025 - Bail Division

First instance bail matters in the Downing Centre Local Court have moved into Bail Division of the Local Court.

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7 July 2025 - Bail Division

The Bail Division of the Local Court commenced on 7 July 2025, bringing in first instance bail matters for all regional Courts, and Newtown and Waverley Local Courts.

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Most criminal cases in New South Wales first come before the Local Court
AVOs are orders that a Court makes to protect people
Civil cases are disputes about money or property