COVID-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.
Enquiries relating to COVID-19-related fines
Following three test cases heard by the Supreme Court of NSW, Revenue NSW have announced the withdrawal and refund of 33,121 COVID-19-related fines. The press release is available here. The Supreme Court is yet to publish their judgment and is not expected to publish the judgment until the end of February 2023 at the earliest.
Accordingly, further information relating to COVID-19 related cases listed for hearing can only be provided once the Supreme Court decision is published and affected cases can be identified. The same applies to matters that have already been finalised.
For fines issued by Revenue NSW (that have not been court elected), please contact Revenue NSW on 1300 138 118 to discuss your situation.
More information relating to court closure for Central Local Court
More information relating to court closure for Casino Local Court