NSW Central District Court List Today

Court: NSW Central District CourtDate: 28 July 2026Total Cases: 2
Name Court Room Time
A** BERENTAI Central Court 4 10:00 am
W** DYER Central Court 1 10:00 am

Last updated: 28 Jul 2026, 9:39 am. Names are partially masked for privacy. Details may change — always check with the Registry.

NSW Central District Court court list, law list and court schedule

The Central District Court court list provides a daily schedule of all matters listed before the District Court of New South Wales at the Central Courthouse, located at 98 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Officially opened by the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, the newly refurbished Central Courthouse underwent extensive renovations after the closure of the former Central Local Court in 2022, and now features four state-of-the-art District Court courtrooms playing a key role in managing matters originating from the nearby Downing Centre. District Court sittings at Central Courthouse are listed online as Downing Centre Central Court, and the Central District Court law list is an essential daily reference for legal practitioners and parties with matters listed at this venue.

The Central District Court daily law list covers serious criminal matters including manslaughter, assault, sexual offences, robbery, drug supply, and fraud, as well as civil disputes up to $750,000 and appeals from the Local Court of New South Wales. As part of the broader District Court of New South Wales — the largest trial court in Australia — the Central Courthouse handles a significant volume of criminal trials and civil proceedings for the Sydney CBD and surrounding districts. The Central District Court schedule is updated at approximately 3:30 pm each business day for the following court day and is accessible through the NSW Online Registry, where parties can search by name, case number, date, listing type, and presiding judicial officer.

The Central Courthouse on Liverpool Street is conveniently located in Sydney's CBD within walking distance of Town Hall and Central railway stations, as well as the Downing Centre complex at 143–147 Liverpool Street. The District Court of New South Wales has been led by Chief Judge the Honourable Justice Sarah Huggett since 2014, overseeing the court's statewide criminal and civil jurisdiction. Whether you are a defendant, a legal practitioner, or a member of the public checking the Central District Court list, this page is your comprehensive guide to the Central Courthouse's daily law list, court schedule, and contact details for the District Court of New South Wales in Sydney's CBD.