NSW Holbrook Local Court List Today

The Holbrook Local Court list is the fastest way to confirm which matters are scheduled before the Holbrook courthouse on any given sitting day. Because Holbrook Local Court is a small circuit court that sits on a limited, periodic schedule rather than every weekday, checking the current Holbrook court list before you travel is essential. This page brings together the daily law list, the court's location and contact details, the types of cases it hears, and verified information about how the wider New South Wales Local Court system operates, so defendants, legal practitioners, witnesses, and members of the public can prepare with confidence.

What the Holbrook Local Court List Shows You

A published court list sets out the matters listed before the court on a particular date, usually covering listings up to three weeks ahead and one week in the past through the NSW interactive court list. Each entry helps you locate your matter and understand when and where it will be called. Names are commonly masked in part for privacy, so it is normal to see only initials alongside a surname.

A typical listing on the Holbrook Local Court list today will include:

• Party name, often partially masked to protect privacy
• Listing time, with most regional matters called from 9:30 am
• Court room, which may show as unassigned at a single-court venue
• Listing type, such as a first mention, sentence, defended hearing, or apprehended violence order application

You can search the official NSW court list by name, case number, location, date, jurisdiction, the title of the presiding officer, and the type of listing. If your matter is not showing, it may be listed at a nearby court or on a different sitting date, so contacting the registry is the safest way to confirm.

About Holbrook Local Court

Holbrook Local Court forms part of the New South Wales Local Court network, the busiest tier of the state's court system. The courthouse on Albury Street dates back to 1873, making it one of the older working court buildings in the southern Riverina. As a country registry, Holbrook is administered in conjunction with the larger Albury Local Court registry, which manages correspondence and filing for the Holbrook courthouse.

Where Holbrook Local Court Is Located

Holbrook Local Court is located at Albury Street, Holbrook NSW 2644, in the Greater Hume Shire in southern New South Wales. The town sits directly on the historic Hume Highway corridor between Sydney and Melbourne, roughly 490 kilometres south-west of Sydney, about 60 to 66 kilometres north of Albury, and around 96 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga. This position makes Holbrook a convenient regional venue for the surrounding agricultural communities of the eastern Riverina, which lie on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people.

A Courthouse With a Remarkable Local History

Holbrook is widely known as "the Submarine Town," a nickname with a story that also explains the town's name. Originally called Ten Mile Creek and later Germanton, the town was renamed Holbrook in August 1915, during the First World War, in honour of Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook of the Royal Navy. He was the first submariner to receive the Victoria Cross, awarded after he steered submarine HMS B11 through the mined waters of the Dardanelles in December 1914 and sank the Ottoman battleship Mesudiye. The town celebrates that heritage today with a preserved section of the decommissioned submarine HMAS Otway on display in its central Submarine Park, a short walk from the courthouse.

What Matters Are Heard at Holbrook Local Court

As a Local Court, Holbrook deals with the everyday legal matters that make up the overwhelming majority of court work across the state. More serious indictable offences are committed to the District Court, but the Local Court remains the entry point and the finalising court for most criminal and civil disputes in the region.

If your Holbrook matter is a serious indictable charge, it will not be finalised here. Committal proceedings begin in the Local Court, but the trial or sentence is dealt with in the District Court, and for this part of the Riverina that work is handled at Albury District Court. Appeals from a Local Court decision also travel to the District Court, so it is worth checking that list as well when your matter moves up.

Criminal and Traffic Matters

The Holbrook daily law list regularly includes summary criminal offences and traffic matters heard in the Local Court, such as:

• Drink driving and drug driving charges
• Speeding, negligent driving, and driving while suspended or disqualified
• Minor assault, theft, and property damage
• Bail applications and sentence hearings
• Defended hearings for contested summary matters

Civil Disputes

The Local Court also decides civil claims. Its General Division hears money and property disputes valued up to 100,000 dollars, while the Small Claims Division deals with lower value claims up to 20,000 dollars. Disputes above the 100,000 dollar threshold are generally dealt with in the District Court or a higher court.

Apprehended Violence Orders and Related Applications

Applications for apprehended violence orders, which provide protection in domestic and personal matters, are a significant and growing part of Local Court work. The court also hears appeals against certain administrative decisions, including licence suspensions issued by Transport for NSW.

Holbrook Local Court Within the NSW Local Court System

To understand how a small court like Holbrook fits into the bigger picture, it helps to look at the official figures published by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. These statewide numbers show just how central the Local Court is to justice in New South Wales.

• The Local Court handles the vast majority of criminal work in the state, accounting for around 94 percent of all criminal court finalisations in the 12 months to June 2025.
• NSW criminal courts finalised 151,113 defendant appearances in that period, an increase of 7.4 percent on the previous year.
• Local Court finalisations rose 7.7 percent to 141,616 matters, an increase of more than 10,000 cases in a single year.
• Domestic violence related matters made up 27.1 percent of all Local Court finalisations, roughly one in four cases.
• Traffic and vehicle offences were the single largest category of proven offences, with more than 45,000 defendants found guilty on that principal offence.
• Around 86 percent of finalised defendants had at least one proven charge, while about 8 percent of matters were withdrawn by the prosecution.
• The median time to finalise a defended hearing in the Local Court was 263 days in 2024/25.

While these figures cover the entire state rather than Holbrook alone, they explain why a country venue with limited sitting days can still carry a busy list of several dozen matters when the court sits.

Sitting Days and Registry Information

Holbrook Local Court does not sit every day. It operates on a periodic circuit schedule, and the specific sitting dates can change from month to month. For this reason you should always confirm the sitting day and your listing before travelling to the courthouse. Registry and administrative support for Holbrook is handled through the Albury registry.

Contact and Registry Details

• Court address: Albury Street, Holbrook NSW 2644
• Postal address: care of PO Box 64, Albury NSW 2640
• Phone: 1300 679 272
• Telephone hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Registry counter hours: generally 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on scheduled days, subject to court sittings

How to Check the Holbrook Local Court List

There are several reliable ways to confirm the Holbrook court list today and your hearing details:

• Review the current listing on this page for a clear, at a glance summary of scheduled matters.
• Search the NSW Online Registry, which lets parties and legal practitioners search and manage matters without attending the courthouse in person.
• Contact the registry by phone on 1300 679 272 if your matter is not appearing or a date has changed.

Because listings can be updated at short notice, it is wise to check again on the morning of your sitting day.

Practical Tips for Attending Holbrook Local Court

• Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early so you have time to find the courtroom and speak with any legal representative.
• On street parking is generally available near the courthouse on Albury Street.
• You are entitled to represent yourself, although seeking legal advice from Legal Aid NSW or a community legal centre beforehand is strongly recommended.
• Interpreter assistance can be arranged if you contact the registry in advance.
• Dress neatly, turn off your phone, and follow the directions of court officers once inside.

Because Holbrook shares its registry and much of its region with Albury, some parties find their matter transferred or relisted at a busier venue between circuit dates. If your name is not on the Holbrook list, check the Albury Local Court list first, then the Wagga Wagga court list today if your matter sits further north. The NSW court lists hub lets you jump between these registries quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Holbrook Local Court located?

Holbrook Local Court is on Albury Street, Holbrook NSW 2644, in the Greater Hume Shire of southern New South Wales, close to the Hume Highway and about 60 to 66 kilometres north of Albury.

Does Holbrook Local Court sit every day?

No. Holbrook is a circuit court that sits on limited, scheduled days rather than daily. Always confirm the next sitting date through the NSW Online Registry or by phoning the registry before you attend.

What types of cases does Holbrook Local Court hear?

The court hears summary criminal matters, traffic offences including drink driving, bail and sentence hearings, defended hearings, apprehended violence order applications, and civil disputes valued up to 100,000 dollars.

How do I check the Holbrook Local Court list today?

You can review the listing shown on this page, search the NSW Online Registry by name, case number, or date, or telephone the registry on 1300 679 272 to confirm your matter.

Can I represent myself at Holbrook Local Court?

Yes. You may represent yourself in the Local Court, though obtaining legal advice in advance is recommended, and free help is available through Legal Aid NSW and community legal centres.

Who administers the Holbrook Local Court registry?

Registry and postal services for Holbrook are managed in conjunction with the Albury Local Court registry, which handles filing and correspondence for the Holbrook courthouse.