NSW Albury Local Court List Today

The Albury Local Court list is the daily court schedule that sets out which matters are being heard at the Albury courthouse, at what time, and in which courtroom. It covers summary criminal matters, bail applications, first mentions, adjourned mentions, defended hearings, sentencing, apprehended violence order (AVO) applications and smaller civil claims. Defendants, solicitors, agents, witnesses and members of the public all rely on the published law list to confirm when and where a case has been listed. Because listings change as matters are adjourned, withdrawn or reallocated, the schedule above is refreshed regularly so it reflects the most current sitting arrangements available.

Not every matter stays in the Local Court. Serious indictable charges are committed for trial or sentence to the Albury District Court, which sits in the same Olive Street complex and also hears appeals against Local Court convictions and sentences. A reportable death or fire is a separate stream again, dealt with by the Albury Coroners Court. Checking the right list first saves a wasted trip to the courthouse.

On the sample sitting day shown above, 78 matters were listed at Albury Local Court, with most first mentions timed from 9:00 am and a second block from 9:30 am. That volume is typical for a regional court of this size and is one reason arriving early matters: a single magistrate can move through a long call-over quickly, and being present when your name is read avoids a matter being dealt with in your absence.

Understanding the Albury Local Court law list

A court list is sometimes called a law list, cause list or daily court schedule. Reading it correctly saves time and stress on the day. Each entry ties a party or matter to a listing time and a courtroom, though at Albury many matters are shown as "Unassigned" until court staff allocate them to a room on the morning of the sitting.

How to read your court listing

• Name: the party or defendant. On this site, names are partially masked to protect privacy, so match the visible letters against your own paperwork.
• "for" and "v" entries: a listing that reads as one party "for" another, or shows "v" between two names, usually indicates a represented party or a matter with an applicant and respondent, such as an AVO.
• Court room: the room your matter has been allocated. If it shows "Unassigned", check the printed daily list at the courthouse or ask registry staff on arrival.
• Time: the listing time, not necessarily the time your matter is called. Mentions are commonly grouped at 9:00 am or 9:30 am and worked through in order.

When the Albury court list is updated

Listings are dynamic. Matters are added, adjourned to a later date, or finalised right up to the sitting day, and last-minute changes are common. The schedule on this page carries a "last updated" timestamp so you can see how current it is. It is a convenient reference rather than an official court record, so always confirm critical details with the Albury registry before you attend.

Albury Local Court jurisdiction: the matters it hears

The Local Court is the entry point for the overwhelming majority of legal matters in New South Wales, and Albury is the principal court for the surrounding Murray River border region. It deals with both criminal and civil work, and it also processes committal steps for serious charges that are ultimately finalised in the District Court.

Criminal and summary matters

Most criminal charges begin and end in the Local Court before a magistrate rather than a jury. Common categories heard at Albury include traffic and driving offences, common assault, drug possession, larceny and stealing, malicious damage to property, and breaches of court orders such as AVO breaches. More serious indictable charges start here as committals before being sent to a higher court.

Civil claims and the Small Claims Division

The Local Court also resolves money and property disputes. Under section 29 of the Local Court Act 2007 (NSW), its civil work is split into two divisions:

• Small Claims Division: disputes up to $20,000, run with informal procedure where the strict rules of evidence do not apply.
• General Division: disputes over $20,000 and up to $100,000, with formal rules of evidence and the ordinary costs rules.

Claims for damages arising from personal injury or death are capped at $60,000 in the General Division. Matters above the Local Court limit proceed to the District Court or Supreme Court.

Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)

Applications for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders are heard in the Local Court. These protective orders make up a significant and growing share of the work at courts across regional New South Wales, and support services are usually available at the courthouse for people attending in relation to domestic and family violence matters.

Albury Local Court by the numbers: verified statistics

The scale of Local Court work in New South Wales gives useful context for anyone checking the Albury list. According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), for the year to June 2025:

• The Local Court finalised 141,616 matters statewide, an increase of 7.7% (up 10,168 matters) on the previous year.
• The Local Court accounts for roughly 94% of all criminal court finalisations in New South Wales, with the District and higher courts handling the remainder.
• There were 151,113 defendants with a finalised court appearance across all NSW criminal courts in the 12 months to June 2025.
• 86% of finalised defendants had at least one proven charge, while around 8% of matters were withdrawn by the prosecution.
• Domestic violence related finalisations rose 12.1% and now make up 27.1% of Local Court finalisations, up from 26.0% the year before.
• The median time to finalise a defended hearing was 263 days, which was 16 days faster than the previous year.
• Traffic and vehicle offences were the single largest offence category among defendants found guilty, ahead of offences against justice procedures, acts intended to cause injury, and drug offences.

Local crime and caseload context for the Albury region

Recorded crime data for the Albury local government area helps explain why the courthouse carries a busy daily list. Published crime dashboards drawing on BOCSAR and NSW Police data indicate that across the Albury LGA during 2024, the most frequently recorded categories were theft, offences against justice procedures, assault, property damage, and stalking, harassment and intimidation. Relative to the rest of the state, the same sources place Albury's recorded rates for violent crime, break and enter, and motor vehicle theft well above the New South Wales average. These figures are indicative and are compiled from official sources, so the current, authoritative numbers should always be checked directly on the BOCSAR website.

Albury courthouse location, registry and contact details

Albury Local Court sits in the heritage-listed Albury Court House, a building dating to around 1860, in the centre of the city on the northern side of the Murray River. It shares the site with the District Court and offers Audio Visual Link (AVL) facilities for remote appearances.

• Address: 515 Olive Street, Albury NSW 2640
• Postal: PO Box 64, Albury NSW 2640
• Phone: 1300 679 272
• Registry hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• Telephone hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Facilities: AVL, wheelchair access, and interpreter bookings on request through the registry

The courthouse is about a ten minute walk from Albury Railway Station, which is served by the Sydney to Melbourne rail line, and Albury Airport is a short drive to the east for those travelling from further afield. Paid parking is available nearby, and arriving early is sensible on busy sitting days.

What to expect when attending Albury Local Court

• Arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow for parking and security screening.
• Bring photo identification and any documents, summons or paperwork relating to your matter.
• Dress neatly and switch mobile phones to silent inside the courtroom.
• Recording of proceedings is not permitted.
• If you are unsure where to go, ask a court officer or registry staff on arrival.
• Seek legal advice before your date if you can. Legal Aid NSW and local community legal services can assist eligible people.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Albury Local Court start?

Most matters are listed from 9:00 am, with a further group of mentions commonly listed at 9:30 am. Your listing time is when your matter is scheduled to be in the call-over, not necessarily the exact time it is called.

How do I find my name on the Albury court list?

Scan the list above for the visible letters of your name. Names are partially masked for privacy, so match them against your own court paperwork. If you cannot locate your matter, contact the registry.

What is the difference between a mention and a hearing?

A mention is a short administrative appearance where the court checks the progress of a matter and sets the next step. A hearing is where evidence is heard and the matter is decided. Most listings on a daily law list are mentions.

Can I represent myself at Albury Local Court?

Yes. You can appear on your own behalf, though many people choose to obtain legal advice or representation, particularly for defended criminal matters or contested AVOs.

What matters does Albury Local Court deal with?

It hears summary criminal matters, bail applications, AVO applications, traffic offences, committals for serious charges, and civil claims up to $100,000, along with related listings.

Albury anchors a busy circuit along the Murray, so people often confuse it with nearby registries. If your paperwork names a different town, you may instead need the Wagga Wagga Local Court lists to the north, or the Deniliquin Local Court to the west. Each publishes its own daily schedule. Always match the court name on your notice before you set out, as listings do not transfer between registries.