NSW Bathurst Local Court List Today

The Bathurst Local Court list is the daily record of every matter scheduled to be heard at the courthouse on Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795. It tells parties, legal representatives, witnesses and members of the public which cases are listed, the courtroom allocation where available, and the listing time. Because Bathurst is a full-time registry sitting Monday to Friday, the list refreshes each working day and can change at short notice as matters are adjourned, added or finalised. Checking the current listing before you travel is the simplest way to confirm your hearing is proceeding and to avoid a wasted trip to the Central Tablelands.

Each entry on the list is tied to a jurisdiction and a listing type. A single sitting day at Bathurst can move through first mentions, adjournments, sentencing, defended hearings, bail applications and apprehended violence order matters, often across the morning session that commonly begins at 9:30 am. Understanding how the list is organised helps you work out roughly when your matter will be called, even when a specific courtroom is shown as unassigned.

What Types of Matters Appear on the Bathurst Court List

The Local Court is the entry point for the overwhelming majority of legal proceedings in New South Wales, and Bathurst is no exception. Presided over by a magistrate rather than a judge and jury, it deals with summary offences in full and conducts committal proceedings that send the most serious indictable matters up to the District Court. The matters you will see on the Bathurst list generally fall into the categories below.

Criminal and traffic matters

These make up the bulk of any Local Court list. They include drink and drug driving, driving while suspended or disqualified, common assault, larceny, drug possession, offensive conduct and property damage. Matters proceed as mentions first, then move to sentencing after a guilty plea or to a defended hearing when the charge is contested.

Civil matters

The Local Court hears civil disputes up to $100,000, covering debt recovery, contract disagreements, property damage claims and similar money disputes. Smaller claims are dealt with in the Small Claims Division, while larger civil actions sit in the General Division.

Apprehended Violence Orders

Applications for both Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders are listed at Bathurst. Domestic and family violence has become a substantial share of the state's Local Court workload, so these matters feature regularly on the daily schedule.

How to Read and Search the Daily Court List

The NSW online court list lets you search matters by name, case number, date, jurisdiction, presiding officer and listing type. Listings are typically published from about three weeks ahead of the sitting date and remain viewable for roughly one week after a matter is heard, which is useful for confirming an outcome or tracking an adjourned date. On CourtListAU, names are partially masked for privacy, so you may need your case number or the full name of a party to confirm you are looking at the right entry.

• Check the date and time: most matters at Bathurst are grouped at set times such as 9:30 am or 10:00 am. Arrive well before your listed time.
• Note the courtroom: an "unassigned" courtroom simply means the allocation has not been published yet. Court staff and the daily list displayed at the registry will direct you on the day.
• Confirm the listing type: a mention, a sentence and a defended hearing are handled very differently, so knowing your listing type helps you prepare.
• Verify with the registry: because details can change, always confirm anything critical directly with the Bathurst registry before attending.

Bathurst Local Court at a Glance

• Address: Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
• Registry phone: 1300 679 272
• Email: local-court-bathurst@justice.nsw.gov.au
• Registry hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Jurisdictions: criminal, traffic, civil (up to $100,000) and AVO
• Region served: Bathurst and the surrounding Blayney and Central Tablelands districts
• Higher matters: serious indictable cases are committed to the Bathurst District Court

If your matter is committed for trial or sentence beyond the magistrate's powers, it moves a short walk to the Bathurst District Court, which sits in the same precinct and handles serious indictable charges with a judge and jury. Tenancy, consumer and building disputes are heard separately from the criminal and civil lists here, so if that is your matter, check the Bathurst NCAT list instead.

Crime and Caseload Statistics for the Bathurst Region

Court activity in Bathurst reflects the size and profile of the community it serves. According to the 2021 Census, the Bathurst Regional local government area had a usual resident population of 43,567 people living across an area of roughly 3,820 square kilometres, with a median age of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up close to 7 per cent of the local population, well above the New South Wales average of 3.4 per cent, which is one reason culturally appropriate support and interpreter services at court remain important.

Regional crime trends

Figures published by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) for the year to March 2025 show a mixed picture for the Bathurst area. Recorded domestic violence assault rose to 215 incidents, up from 189 the previous year, moving Bathurst to 18th among all New South Wales local government areas for that offence. Total violent offences for the year sat at around 825. There was better news in some categories, with recorded sexual offences falling to 157 from 178, and motor vehicle theft continuing a downward trend. These movements feed directly into the mix of matters listed at the Local Court, particularly the growing share of domestic and family violence proceedings.

Statewide Local Court workload

The pressure on regional registries like Bathurst is best understood against the state picture. BOCSAR reported that Local Court finalisations across New South Wales climbed 7.7 per cent to 141,616 matters in 2024/25, an increase of more than 10,000 cases in a single year. Domestic violence-related finalisations rose 12.1 per cent and now account for 27.1 per cent of all Local Court finalisations, up from 26.0 per cent the year before. The median time to complete a defended hearing was 263 days. With the Local Court sitting at over 150 locations across the state and remaining the busiest court in New South Wales, accurate daily listing information is essential for keeping cases moving.

Attending Bathurst Local Court: Practical Information

Getting there and parking

The courthouse sits centrally on Russell Street, close to the Bathurst Police Station and the city's civic precinct. Bathurst Railway Station is roughly a ten minute walk away, and several local bus routes stop nearby. If you are driving, metered street parking is available on Russell Street and neighbouring streets such as Howick Street, with public car parks a short walk from the entrance. The city is about a three hour drive west of Sydney via the Great Western Highway.

What to bring and how to conduct yourself

Arrive early to allow time for parking and security screening. Bring photo identification, your court notice or attendance notice, and any documents or evidence relevant to your matter. Dress neatly, switch your phone off before entering the courtroom, and address the magistrate respectfully. Food, drink and recordings are not permitted inside courtrooms.

Accessibility and support services

Bathurst Courthouse offers wheelchair access and accessible facilities. If you need an interpreter, contact the registry ahead of your court date so arrangements can be made in advance. Support at court is available through services such as the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, and free legal guidance can be sought from Legal Aid NSW or a local Community Legal Centre before your hearing if you are representing yourself.

The History of Bathurst Courthouse

Bathurst holds a distinctive place in the state's history as the first inland European settlement in New South Wales, proclaimed in 1815 on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. The heritage-listed courthouse reflects that standing. Built to designs by Colonial Architect James Barnet and completed in 1880 under his successor, Government Architect Walter Liberty Vernon, the building is a prominent example of the Federation Free Classical style and remains one of the most recognisable public buildings in the Central West.

Bathurst also anchors a busy Central West circuit, so if your matter has been transferred you may need a neighbouring registry rather than this one. The Orange Local Court list, roughly an hour west, is the most common alternative for parties in the region, while appeals and larger trials from surrounding towns are often heard at the NSW court lists hub. Always match the town on your notice to the correct registry before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the Bathurst Local Court list for today?

You can view the current Bathurst listings on this page, which is updated regularly through the day. For any matter that is important, confirm the details directly with the registry on 1300 679 272.

What time does Bathurst Local Court start?

Sittings generally begin in the morning, with many matters listed from 9:30 am. The registry counter is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Always arrive ahead of your listed time to clear security.

Why is a courtroom shown as "unassigned" on the list?

An unassigned courtroom means the allocation has not been published yet. On the day, staff and the printed daily list at the courthouse will direct you to the correct room.

What matters can Bathurst Local Court hear?

The court hears summary criminal and traffic offences, civil disputes up to $100,000, bail applications and AVO matters, and conducts committal proceedings for serious indictable offences that are then sent to the District Court.

Can I get my case details without going to the courthouse?

Yes. Much of the information you need is available through the online court list and the NSW Online Registry, which lets you access listing details without attending in person. For registry support, contact local-court-bathurst@justice.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 679 272.