alertCOVID-19 Restrictions
DO NOT come to a local court if you:
- have COVID-19 and are self-isolating
- have COVID-19, flu or cold symptoms
- are waiting for a test result
If this applies to you, you MUST contact the relevant court immediately and let them know (you can request an adjournment or have your legal representative make alternative arrangements) All Local Court locations and contact details are listed here.
The Chief Magistrate's Memorandum No. 28 - COVID-19 contains information about restrictions that may affect you. Please do not attend court without reading this information.
If you have any concerns/queries please contact the Court Service Centre on 1300 679 272 or email your nearest Local Court.
Court Closure - Central Local Court
Central Local Court will be closed from Monday, 4 July 2022, for approximately two years. All matters for the period of the closure will be heard at Downing Centre Local Court. During this period, there will be no magistrates sitting at Central.
All telephone enquiries will remain with the Courts Service Centre - 1300 679 272. All correspondence and mail (including subpoenaed documents) should be sent to the Downing Centre Local Court postal address: Downing Centre Local Court, PO Box A4, Sydney South 1235. Enquiries relating to past court records should be directed to Downing Centre Local Court dclc@justice.nsw.gov.au
Court Closure - Casino Local Court
Due to the impact of flooding in the Lismore area, Casino Local Court matters will be heard at Kyogle Local Court. If you have any questions, please contact Casino Local Court or phone the Court Service Centre on 1300 679 272.