Newcastle District Court

The city of Newcastle

Newcastle is a metropolitan area and the second most populated city in New South Wales. It includes the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas and is the hub of the Greater Newcastle area.

Newcastle District Court

Newcastle District Court is located at 343 Hunter Street in central Newcastle.

Newcastle District Court and Newcastle Local Court are combined in the same Court House and have the same contact details.

What cases are heard in Newcastle District Court?

District Courts hear a variety of criminal matters and drink driving and traffic matters. The following information applies to Newcastle District Court, as well as all other District Courts in Australia.

The cases heard at Newcastle District Court range from summary offences (less serious offences) to indictable offences (serious offences). Summary offences include drink driving and minor damage to property, while indictable offences include assault, sexual assault, and murder.

Newcastle District Court hears civil matters for motor accident cases and other claims up to $750,000. Other claims include breach of contract, personal injury, and defamation. If the claim is above $750,000, the matter will be heard at the Supreme Court.

Other matters that may be heard in Newcastle District Court include:

• Bail applications (in certain instances).
• Cases involving offences committed under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).
• Appeals of Local Court and Children’s Court decisions.

Newcastle District Court List

Court Lists tell you the date, time and location of court matters up to three weeks in the future, and one week in the past.

The NSW interactive court list allows you to search for a particular case by name, case number, location, date, jurisdiction, title of presiding officer and type of listing (for example, directions, hearing, judgment and so on).

You can use the interactive list to search for the listing of your matter at Newcastle District Court.

How can we help you?

Our lawyers travel to Newcastle District Court to defend all criminal and traffic matters, and we have a track record of getting outstanding results for our clients in this court.

We also attend all other courts throughout NSW and the ACT.

If you require assistance, contact us on 1300 668 484 or book a free consultation to discuss your case.