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Due to the current weather conditions and associated impacts in the Hunter and Mid North Coast areas, there are disruptions to Court sittings at a number of locations.

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

Local Court New South Wales

Types of cases

Civil cases

The Court deals with money and property matters up to $100,000

Criminal cases

Most criminal matters in NSW start in the Local Court

Bail

Bail arrangements and conditions and what are the penalties for breaching bail

Apprehended Violence Orders

Applying for an AVO; what an AVO is, where to find support and penalties for breaching an AVO

Family Law

The Local Court hears some family law matters such as property settlements and residence orders.

Appeals

Appeals against Local Court, drivers licence, arbiter decisions

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About us

Court locations

Publications

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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