NSW Moama Local Court List Today

The Moama Local Court list shows the criminal, traffic and related matters scheduled to be heard at Moama Court House on each sitting day. Moama is a small circuit venue in the Riverina, so it does not sit every weekday. Checking the current list before you travel is the quickest way to confirm whether the court is open, which matters are listed and roughly when your name is expected to be called.

This page brings together the practical details you need for the Moama Local Court, including where the courthouse is, how its sitting days fit into the wider Albury Circuit, the kinds of cases a magistrate deals with, and where custody and video-link matters are redirected. All information here is general in nature and is not legal advice.

Moama Local Court list: what you can check

Because Moama runs as a circuit court, its daily list is published only when the court is scheduled to sit. A typical Moama Local Court list includes the party names, the courtroom, the listing type such as a mention, hearing or sentence, and the presiding magistrate. Reading the list in advance helps you plan your arrival, understand what stage your matter has reached and avoid missing a call over.

If Moama is not sitting on the day you need, the same matter is usually managed from the Deniliquin Local Court list, which acts as the administering registry for Moama.

About Moama Court House

Moama sits on the northern bank of the Murray River in southern New South Wales, directly opposite Echuca in Victoria and about three kilometres away by road. The town is part of the Murray River Council local government area and falls within the Riverina region. Moama Court House is one of the town's heritage buildings, dating from around the 1880s, and stands on the corner of Francis and Maiden Streets.

The town has grown quickly. At the 2021 Census, Moama recorded a population of 7,213, up from 5,620 in 2016, an increase of more than a quarter in five years. Much of that growth has been attributed to buyers relocating from Melbourne and other parts of Victoria. Moama is the largest town in the Murray River Council area, which had a population of 12,850 at the 2021 Census and a median age of 49. A growing residential population is one reason a working local court venue remains important to the district, even as a part-time circuit sitting.

Location, contact and sitting days

• Address: Corner of Francis and Maiden Streets, Moama NSW 2731
• Postal address: care of PO Box 42, Deniliquin NSW 2710
• Phone: 1300 679 272
• Email: local-court-moama@justice.nsw.gov.au
• Days open: only on court sitting days, with enquiries handled by Deniliquin Local Court

Moama is not a Monday to Friday registry. It opens for scheduled sittings only, which is why confirming the list and the sitting date matters before you attend.

Moama and the Albury Circuit

Moama forms part of the Albury Circuit under the Local Court's sitting and listing arrangements. From January 2025, this circuit groups Moama with Albury, Corowa, Deniliquin, Holbrook, Finley and Tumbarumba. A single magistrate travels between these venues on a rotating calendar, which is why smaller courts such as Moama sit periodically rather than daily.

If your matter is listed at a nearby circuit venue instead, you can check the neighbouring lists directly, including the Finley Local Court list and the Corowa Local Court list. Albury is the largest court on the circuit and often acts as the hub for support facilities.

What the Local Court handles

The Local Court is the entry point for the overwhelming majority of legal matters in New South Wales. A magistrate, not a jury, hears cases. For Moama, the same jurisdiction applies as at every other NSW Local Court.

Criminal and traffic matters

Most criminal cases begin and end in the Local Court. Magistrates deal with summary offences, which are the less serious charges, along with many indictable offences that can be finalised summarily. Common examples heard on a regional list include drink driving, drug possession, driving while disqualified, low range property offences, disorderly behaviour and common assault. More serious indictable charges start here as committal proceedings before being sent to the District Court.

Apprehended Violence Orders

The Local Court makes and varies Apprehended Violence Orders, including Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders, which protect people from violence, threats, intimidation or harassment. Domestic and family violence work makes up a growing share of the Local Court's caseload across the state.

Civil matters

The Local Court also hears civil disputes, generally for claims up to $100,000. These include debt recovery, consumer disputes and some contractual claims. Larger civil claims are dealt with in higher courts.

Custody, bail and video-link arrangements

Moama is a limited facility venue, and two points are important to understand before a listing. First, Moama Local Court cannot hold custody appearances. When an accused person is in custody, that appearance is moved to Deniliquin Local Court as the alternate location. Second, Moama does not have audio-visual link or remote witness facilities on site. Where a video link is required, it is provided instead through the Albury Local Court list, the designated audio-visual link location for the circuit.

Bail is decided under the Bail Act 2013. If bail is refused at a circuit venue, the matter and the person are dealt with through the venue equipped to manage custody, which for Moama is Deniliquin.

How to read a court list: key terms

Court lists use a set of standard terms. Knowing them helps you work out what is happening with a matter on the Moama Local Court list.

• Mention: a short, usually procedural appearance where the matter is reviewed and a future date may be set.
• Hearing: a substantive appearance where evidence is given and legal arguments are made.
• Sentence: the stage where the magistrate decides the penalty after a plea or finding of guilt.
• Bail application: a request for release from custody while a matter is still on foot.
• Committal: a Local Court process that decides whether a serious matter proceeds to the District or Supreme Court.
• AVO: an application or order dealing with an Apprehended Violence Order.

NSW Local Court by the numbers

Moama is one venue within the busiest court system in Australia. The scale of the New South Wales Local Court gives useful context for anyone using a court list. The following figures come from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and the Local Court's own reporting.

• NSW criminal courts finalised 151,113 court appearances in 2024/25, a rise of 7.4% on the previous year.
• Local Court finalisations rose 7.7% to 141,616 matters in 2024/25, an increase of 10,168 cases.
• Domestic violence related finalisations grew 12.1% and now account for 27.1% of all Local Court finalisations, more than one in four.
• The median time from arrest to finalisation for a defended Local Court hearing was 263 days in 2024/25.
• The share of proven defendants receiving a custodial penalty rose from 9.1% to 10.0% year on year.
• According to the Local Court Annual Review 2024, more than 500,000 matters commenced across the Local, Children's and Coronial jurisdictions in the 2024 calendar year, including 388,739 criminal matters and 67,805 civil filings.
• The NSW Local Court network spans more than 160 courthouses, from major city registries to small circuit venues like Moama.

These numbers explain why regional circuits run on tight, rotating calendars, and why checking the current list is the most reliable way to confirm a Moama sitting.

Preparing for a court date at Moama

• Confirm the sitting date and check the Moama Local Court list before you travel, as the court does not sit daily.
• Arrive early, ideally 30 minutes before the listed start, and allow time for parking and security.
• Bring identification, any documents connected to your matter and the details of your legal representative if you have one.
• If your matter involves custody or a video link, check whether it has been redirected to Deniliquin or Albury.
• Dress neatly, turn off your phone in the courtroom and address the magistrate as Your Honour.
• If you cannot attend, contact the Deniliquin registry as early as possible, since it administers Moama enquiries.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Moama Local Court located?

Moama Local Court, also known as Moama Court House, is on the corner of Francis and Maiden Streets, Moama NSW 2731, in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales.

Does Moama Local Court sit every day?

No. Moama is a circuit court that opens only on scheduled sitting days. It forms part of the Albury Circuit, and enquiries are managed by Deniliquin Local Court, so always confirm the current list before attending.

What matters are heard at Moama Local Court?

Moama hears summary criminal offences, many traffic matters including drink driving, Apprehended Violence Order applications and civil disputes generally up to $100,000. Serious indictable charges begin here as committals before moving to the District Court.

What happens if a matter involves someone in custody?

Moama Local Court cannot facilitate custody appearances. Those matters are dealt with at Deniliquin Local Court, and any required video link is arranged through Albury Local Court.

How do I check the Moama Local Court list today?

You can view the current Moama Local Court list on this page when the court is scheduled to sit. If Moama is not sitting, check the administering Deniliquin list or another Albury Circuit venue.

Who should I contact about a Moama matter?

Enquiries for Moama are handled by the Deniliquin registry. You can call 1300 679 272 or email local-court-moama@justice.nsw.gov.au for general information.