The Cloncurry Magistrates Court list is your dedicated resource for following every matter listed before the Cloncurry Magistrates Court, located at Sheaffe Street, PO Box 335, Cloncurry QLD 4824, in the Shire of Cloncurry in North West Queensland. Sitting roughly 121 kilometres east of Mount Isa and about 783 kilometres west-south-west of Townsville, Cloncurry is a historic outback mining and pastoral town of around 3,167 residents (2021 Census), and its courthouse remains one of the oldest continuously operating justice venues in the region. Whether you need to confirm a hearing date, check whether a matter is proceeding, or review the daily callover before you travel into town, this page gives you accurate, up-to-date scheduling information for the Cloncurry Magistrates Court.
The Cloncurry Magistrates Court forms part of the Mount Isa circuit, the principal justice network serving one of the most remote and expansive regions in the state. Unlike most other courts on that circuit, Cloncurry operates its own registry as the filing and enquiry point for local matters, rather than routing all administration through Mount Isa. The registry can be reached on (07) 4742 3700 or by email at courthouse.cloncurry@justice.qld.gov.au, and business hours run 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Because Cloncurry is a regional venue with defined sitting arrangements rather than daily hearings, always verify the specific court date before attending.
Cloncurry Magistrates Court list today and how listings work
The Cloncurry Magistrates Court daily law list sets out the matters scheduled for a given sitting day, organised by matter type and, in most instances, alphabetically by surname. A typical list covers a broad spread of proceedings, including summary criminal offences, traffic and transport matters, drink-driving charges, domestic and family violence protection order applications, civil call-over matters, Children's Court proceedings, bail applications, sentence hearings, and committal mentions. Matters involving government departments and local council prosecutions are commonly grouped together within the general call-over.
When you review the Cloncurry court list, you will usually find each entry showing the defendant or party name, the matter type, and the courtroom or sitting time. Because Cloncurry sits on defined callover dates rather than every weekday, the published list for a sitting day is the most reliable confirmation that your matter is proceeding. If your name does not appear, or you cannot locate the listing, contact the registry directly before assuming your appearance has been adjourned or moved.
Sitting days and the 2026 callover
Cloncurry runs to a scheduled callover calendar issued annually by Queensland Courts. Sitting days are set in advance and account for regional public holidays that affect the North West, including the Cloncurry Show Holiday. For 2026, the local and state holidays that influence the calendar include Good Friday on 3 April, Easter Monday on 6 April, ANZAC Day on 25 April, Labour Day on 4 May, and the Cloncurry Show Holiday on 12 June. Because these dates shift the ordinary sitting pattern, it is essential to confirm your exact court date against the current callover rather than relying on a fixed weekly assumption.
Where the Cloncurry Magistrates Court sits
The court operates from the heritage-listed Cloncurry Court House on Sheaffe Street, a timber-and-weatherboard complex that has served the district for well over a century. The present building is the second courthouse on the site and was erected in stages from 1897, with major additions in 1907, 1914, 1953, and a final four-roomed wing in 1961. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 under reference number 600415. The courthouse originally accommodated not only the magistracy but also the land commissioner, mining registrar, and inspector of machinery, reflecting Cloncurry's dual identity as a pastoral and copper-mining centre.
Cloncurry's legal history runs deep. Police were stationed in the town from 1870, and the district was formally designated a District Court Area in 1889. The first court sat in 1900, and Cloncurry became a designated District Court in 1906. While the police district inspectorship was transferred to Mount Isa in 1963 as that city grew into the dominant regional centre, the Cloncurry court has remained in continuous use, a rare example of a nineteenth-century Queensland courthouse still performing its original function.
Getting to the courthouse and what to bring
The courthouse entrance addresses Sheaffe Street in the town centre, within easy reach of Cloncurry's main services. If you are travelling from surrounding communities across the Shire of Cloncurry, which spans nearly 47,971 square kilometres, allow generous time, as distances in the North West are considerable and mobile coverage can be patchy on outback roads. Arrive early, dress respectfully, silence your phone, and bring any documents relevant to your matter, including correspondence from the court, your notice to appear, and any material your legal representative has asked you to produce.
Types of matters heard at Cloncurry Magistrates Court
As a Magistrates Court, Cloncurry deals with the largest volume and broadest range of matters in the Queensland court hierarchy. Cases are heard before a magistrate sitting alone, without a jury. The Magistrates Courts of Queensland operate across roughly 130 locations statewide under the Magistrates Courts Act 1921 and the Justices Act 1886, with the Chief Magistrate, Judge Janelle Brassington, having led the bench since 8 July 2022. Appeals from a Magistrates Court decision are generally directed to the District Court of Queensland.
- Criminal matters: summary offences, less serious indictable offences dealt with summarily, and committal proceedings for more serious charges destined for the District or Supreme Court.
- Traffic and transport: drink-driving, unlicensed driving, speeding disputes, and other offences under Queensland transport legislation.
- Domestic and family violence: applications for and variations to domestic violence protection orders.
- Civil disputes: smaller monetary claims and civil call-over matters within the Magistrates Court's jurisdiction.
- Children's Court: matters involving young people, heard under closed-court arrangements.
Understanding the terminology on your court list
Queensland daily law lists use consistent shorthand across every venue. A mention is a brief procedural appearance where a matter is reviewed and a future date may be set. A committal hearing determines whether there is sufficient evidence to send a serious criminal charge to a higher court for trial. A sentence is the stage where the magistrate determines the penalty after a guilty plea or a finding of guilt. A callover is the roll-through of listed matters at the start of the sitting to allocate hearing times and identify which cases are ready to proceed.
The Mount Isa circuit and North West Queensland courts
Cloncurry belongs to a wider constellation of North West Queensland venues coordinated through the Mount Isa Magistrates Court, which administers circuit sittings at communities including Birdsville, Boulia, Dajarra, Julia Creek, Camooweal, and Kynuna. Kynuna Magistrates Court, for instance, is served administratively through the Cloncurry registry. This circuit model allows justice to reach small and remote communities that could not sustain a permanent daily court, ensuring residents across tens of thousands of square kilometres retain reasonable access to a magistrate.
If your matter or interest extends across the region, you can also follow the neighbouring Mount Isa Magistrates Court list, which is the busiest venue on the circuit and the primary filing point for most surrounding communities. For remote community listings further north, the Doomadgee court list covers another important North West circuit location, while those with matters on the coast can review the Townsville court list for one of the largest regional registries in the state.
Why regional court lists matter in outback Queensland
Access to accurate listing information carries particular weight in remote regions. With Cloncurry's town population sitting at roughly 3,167 and the broader shire at around 3,644 people spread across an area larger than many countries, a wasted trip into town for a matter that has been adjourned represents a genuine cost in time, fuel, and lost work. Confirming your listing before you travel is not merely convenient; in the North West it is practical necessity. Publishing the Cloncurry Magistrates Court list in an accessible, searchable form helps parties, witnesses, and support people plan their attendance with confidence.
For anyone appearing without a lawyer, early preparation is strongly encouraged. Criminal and traffic matters can carry lasting consequences, and understanding your listing, your matter type, and the likely sequence of the day places you in a far stronger position. Where a matter is complex or the stakes are high, seeking legal advice before your first appearance is the single most valuable step you can take.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Cloncurry Magistrates Court located?
The court sits at the heritage-listed Cloncurry Court House on Sheaffe Street, Cloncurry QLD 4824. The postal address is PO Box 335, Cloncurry QLD 4824, and the registry can be contacted on (07) 4742 3700.
What are the Cloncurry Magistrates Court registry hours?
The registry is generally open 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Because Cloncurry is a regional venue, court hearings occur on scheduled sitting days rather than every weekday, so confirm your specific date in advance.
How do I check the Cloncurry Magistrates Court list today?
Review the published daily law list for the relevant sitting day and locate your matter by name and matter type. If you cannot find your listing, contact the Cloncurry registry directly on (07) 4742 3700 before attending.
Is Cloncurry part of the Mount Isa court circuit?
Yes. Cloncurry is one of the North West Queensland circuit courts coordinated through Mount Isa, though it maintains its own registry as the local filing and enquiry point rather than routing administration through Mount Isa.
What kinds of cases are heard at Cloncurry?
The court hears criminal, traffic and transport, domestic and family violence, civil, and Children's Court matters before a magistrate sitting without a jury, with appeals directed to the District Court of Queensland.