Central District Court

Many of Sydney’s most serious criminal cases begin in Central District Court. Generally, the Defendant will be in custody. There are often bail applications made at Central District Court.

The cases will progress through the ‘Early Appropriate Guilty Plea’ (EAGP) system until they are finalised or transferred to Downing Centre District Court.

How do you contact Central District Court?

You can contact Central District Court by:

• PHONE: 1300 679 272
• FAX: 9264 3806
• EMAIL: local-court-central@justice.nsw.gov.au
• ADDRESS: 98 Liverpool Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
• POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 20495, World Square NSW 2000

How to get to Central District Court?

You can get to Central District Court by public transport to Town Hall Station or Museum Station. It is a short five-minute walk from either station.

If you are driving you should expect significant traffic and delays.

Central District Court Parking

There is parking near Central Local Court at paid car parks near the court on Elizabeth Street, Macquarie Street and St Mary’s Road.

Central District Court List

The Central Local Court List sets out the time, date and location of all court matters up to three weeks in the future and one week in the past.

You can click here to search for the Central Local Court listing details of your case. You can search by your name, case number, location, date, jurisdiction, the title of presiding officer and type of listing (eg. mention, sentencing, hearing, trial).

Who are the Judges at Central District Court?

The current presiding Judges at Central District Court are the same as those at Sydney District Court. Click here to read about some of our recent cases at Central District Court.

What cases are heard at Central District Court?

The types of criminal cases heard in Central Local Court include:

• Drug possession and drug supply cases
• Drink driving, driving whilst suspended or disqualified, and other traffic cases
• Sexual touching (formerly ‘Indecent assault’) and child abuse material cases
• Common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm cases
• Apprehended violence orders (AVOs)
• Firearms offences
• Fraud, larceny and property damage offences
• Bail applications, sentencing proceedings, section 14 mental health applications and defended hearings

Our team of specialist Criminal Lawyers in Sydney have been appearing at this Court for years. We have received a host of awards and accolades for our work.

If you would like to speak to a criminal or traffic lawyer who can assist you with a matter at Central District Court, contact us or call (02) 7804 2823.