Magistrates Court
The Magistrates Court is the first level of the Queensland Courts system. Most criminal cases are first heard in this court in some form. Most civil actions are also heard here.
Below are links to information about the Magistrates Courts of Queensland.
About the Magistrates Court
How the Magistrates Courts work, where they’re located and types of matters they deal with
What happens at the Magistrates Court
The process a defendant follows when charged with an offence in the Magistrates Court
Decisions - Magistrates Court
Decisions published on the Supreme Court Library Queensland website
Chief Magistrate's Notes
Notable decisions relevant to the Magistrates Court
Online Application for a Court Event (Magistrates Courts)
Apply online to ask for an adjournment, to bring a matter forward and/or to seek a direction from the court.
Domestic and family violence
Domestic violence orders (DVOs), having DVOs made against you and how to get support
Court programs
Information about programs available to address the underlying causes of offending behaviour by linking defendants with vital health, cultural and social services.
Going to the Magistrates Court
Information and resources about matters dealt with in the court, such as money disputes and applying for bail
Appealing from Magistrates to District Court
How to appeal an order made by a magistrate or justice of the peace
List of Magistrates
List of current Queensland magistrates, when they were appointed and where they sit
Magistrates Court calendars
Calendars for the various Magistrates Courts for the coming year
Fees
Information about fees for tasks and processes in the Magistrates Court
Practice directions - Magistrates Court
List of practice directions from the Magistrates Court
Magistrates complaints policy
Process for bringing complaints about judicial conduct to the appropriate person
Courthouses and contacts
Location, contact and facility details of the Magistrates Courts