NSW Mungindi Local Court List Today

The Mungindi Local Court list on this page gives parties, solicitors, and members of the public a fast way to check what is listed before the Mungindi Court House for the next sitting day. Because Mungindi is a remote border registry that sits only on scheduled circuit days, the daily law list here is the practical starting point for anyone confirming a mention, a defended hearing, an apprehended violence order application, or a bail matter. Every listing is drawn from the same case information published through the NSW Online Registry, so you can review the Mungindi court schedule before you make the long trip to the courthouse.

About Mungindi Local Court and Court House

The Mungindi Local Court, also known as the Mungindi Court House, sits at 146 St George Street, Mungindi NSW 2406, on the southern bank of the Barwon River right on the Queensland and New South Wales border. The name Mungindi comes from the Gamilaraay (Kamilaroi) language and means "water hole in the river", which reflects the town's long connection to the Barwon and the surrounding floodplain country. Mungindi is one of the few border towns in the Southern Hemisphere with the same name on both sides of a state boundary, and its central business district falls on the New South Wales side within the Moree Plains Shire local government area.

According to the 2021 Census, the Mungindi locality had a combined population of 611 people, made up of 487 residents on the New South Wales side and 124 on the Queensland side, with a median age of 42 years and 328 private dwellings recorded on the NSW side. The town is roughly 738 kilometres north-west of Sydney, about 122 kilometres north-west of Moree, and around 511 kilometres west-south-west of Brisbane, which places it firmly in remote inland New South Wales. Sitting within the state electorate of Northern Tablelands and the federal division of Parkes, the district is built around wheat, cotton, sheep, and beef cattle production, and the courthouse serves this dispersed agricultural community.

When Does Mungindi Local Court Sit?

Mungindi Local Court is a circuit court rather than a daily-staffed registry, so it does not sit every weekday. Court sittings are generally held on the third Wednesday of even-numbered months, meaning February, April, June, August, October, and December, as part of the wider Moree court circuit. Because the courthouse opens on scheduled sitting days only, every party should confirm the exact date and start time before travelling. Matters at Mungindi are usually listed to commence at 9:30 am.

Day-to-day registry support for Mungindi is coordinated through the Moree registry, which is open Monday to Friday and handles enquiries for the surrounding circuit. Anyone who cannot resolve a query about a Mungindi listing can therefore fall back on the staffed Moree Local Court list and registry, which anchors this part of the north-west circuit.

How to check the Mungindi court list online

The Interactive Court List on the NSW Online Registry lets you search a Mungindi matter by name, case number, court location, date, jurisdiction, the title of the presiding officer, and the type of listing such as a mention, hearing, or judgment. Listings are visible up to two weeks in advance and for the previous seven days, and the online list is refreshed several times each day. This means the Mungindi court list you see reflects the most current information available, though final movements can still occur on the morning of the sitting.

What Types of Matters Are Heard at Mungindi Local Court?

As a Local Court, Mungindi deals with the everyday criminal and civil work that makes up the vast majority of legal matters in New South Wales. The Mungindi daily law list typically includes:

• Summary criminal offences such as minor assaults, property offences, and public order matters
• Traffic and driving matters, including drink driving, drug driving, and licence-related charges
• Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders (APVOs)
• Bail applications and first mentions following a charge
• Committal proceedings for serious indictable matters that will later move to the District Court
• Civil disputes within the Local Court's monetary jurisdiction, generally up to $100,000 in the General Division

More serious indictable matters, larger civil claims, and appeals from decisions made at Mungindi are dealt with by the District Court on circuit at Moree, which keeps the Local Court focused on summary and preliminary work.

Mungindi Local Court Within the NSW Local Court System

The Local Court of New South Wales is the busiest court in Australia, and it is where almost every criminal and civil case in the state begins. Around 98 per cent of all criminal and civil matters in New South Wales are finalised in the Local Court, and the network operates from more than 160 court locations statewide. Mungindi is one of the smallest venues in that network, yet it forms part of a system carrying an extraordinary caseload.

Figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show that Local Court finalisations rose 7.7 per cent to 141,616 matters in the 2024/25 financial year, an increase of 10,168 cases on the previous year. Across all NSW criminal courts, 151,113 court appearances were finalised in the same period, up 7.4 per cent year on year. Domestic violence related finalisations grew 12.1 per cent and now account for 27.1 per cent of all Local Court finalisations, which underlines why AVO work is such a significant part of regional court lists. Over the same year, the proportion of proven defendants receiving a custodial penalty rose from 9.1 per cent to 10.0 per cent, while the median time to finalise a defended hearing sat at 263 days.

Mungindi Community and Court Catchment

The Mungindi courthouse serves a catchment that reaches well beyond the town itself into the wider Moree Plains Shire. That local government area recorded a population of 12,751 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 38 years. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people make up 19.9 per cent of the Moree Plains population, some 2,535 residents, which is far above the New South Wales average of 3.4 per cent. These demographics shape the profile of a regional court list and highlight why culturally appropriate support services matter in this jurisdiction.

Contact Details and Registry Information

• Court: Mungindi Local Court (Mungindi Court House)
• Address: 146 St George Street, Mungindi NSW 2406
• Phone: 1300 679 272 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday)
• Email: local-court-mungindi@justice.nsw.gov.au
• Registry support: coordinated through the Moree registry, open Monday to Friday
• Sitting pattern: third Wednesday of even-numbered months, on the Moree circuit

Because Mungindi opens on court days only, phoning the shared registry line before attending is the most reliable way to confirm a listing, request a form, or ask about filing a document online.

Preparing to Attend Mungindi Local Court

What to bring

• Photo identification and any court papers or notices you have received
• Any evidence, references, or documents relevant to your matter
• Contact details for your solicitor or the duty lawyer if you have one

Courtroom etiquette

• Arrive early, as most matters are listed together at 9:30 am
• Dress neatly and switch mobile phones off before entering the courtroom
• Address the magistrate as "Your Honour" and stand when the magistrate enters or leaves

Legal help and support

Free and low-cost help is available for people appearing at regional courts. Legal Aid NSW runs duty solicitor services at many circuit sittings, the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, and community legal centres offer guidance on how the court process works. Seeking advice before your sitting day is strongly recommended, particularly for defended hearings or matters that may result in a criminal record.

Nearby Courts and Related Court Lists

Mungindi sits on the same north-west circuit as several neighbouring border and river-country registries, so parties often need to check more than one venue. For matters listed further west and south of Mungindi, you can review the Walgett Local Court list, while charges connected to the Namoi Valley region are frequently listed on the Narrabri Local Court list. To move between every regional and metropolitan venue in the state, the full NSW court lists hub brings together each sitting Local Court, District Court, and specialist jurisdiction in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Mungindi Local Court sit?

Mungindi Local Court sits on a bimonthly circuit basis, generally on the third Wednesday of even-numbered months as part of the Moree court circuit. Always confirm the specific date before attending, because sittings can be varied.

Where is Mungindi Local Court located?

The courthouse is at 146 St George Street, Mungindi NSW 2406, on the New South Wales side of the border town, within the Moree Plains Shire and roughly 122 kilometres north-west of Moree.

How can I find out if my case is listed at Mungindi?

You can check the Mungindi court list through the NSW Online Registry Interactive Court List by searching your name, case number, or the court location. Listings appear up to two weeks ahead and are updated several times a day.

What kinds of cases are heard at Mungindi Local Court?

The court hears summary criminal offences, traffic and drink driving matters, apprehended violence order applications, bail applications, committal proceedings, and civil claims within the Local Court's monetary limits.

Who do I contact about a Mungindi listing?

Call 1300 679 272 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays, or email local-court-mungindi@justice.nsw.gov.au. Registry enquiries for Mungindi are supported through the Moree registry.