Judgments

The Local Court publishes a small selection of judgments that provide interpretations of legislation and legal principles relevant to criminal, civil, and other matters determined in the Local Court.

Delays in Reserve Judgments Policy

The Chief Judge has issued a policy on enquries regarding delays in reserved judgments.

Purpose

This policy outlines how the Court manages enquiries regarding delays in the delivery of reserved judgments.

Application

This policy applies to parties and legal representatives awaiting delivery of a reserved judgment.

Making an Enquiry

If a party or legal representative becomes concerned that a reserved judgment has been outstanding for an unreasonably lengthy period of time, a written enquiry should be directed to the Chief Judge through the Local Court Executive Office. The enquiry should include the following details:

• The name of the proceedings, the case number, and the name of the Judicial Officer;
• The date upon which the Judicial Officer reserved judgment;
• Your role in the proceedings (for example, plaintiff/defendant, legal representative for the first plaintiff/second defendant, or cross-claimant/defendant); and
• Email contact details of the enquiring party.

Enquiries should be sent to the following address: LCEO@justice.nsw.gov.au.

The Enquiry Process

The Chief Judge will discuss the enquiry with the Judicial Officer. The Chief Judge will not reveal the enquirer’s identity unless that is necessary.

Upon conclusion, the Local Court Executive Officer will provide the enquirer with a written response.