| Name | Court Room | Time |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKS A** J** I** | Court 1 | 9:30AM |
| KOHNEN M** Y** | Court 1 | 9:00AM |
| PETERS J** R** | Court 1 | 9:00AM |
Last updated: 11 Sep 2026, 10:37 am. Names are partially masked for privacy. Details may change — always check with the Registry.
The Gympie Magistrates Court is the primary summary court for the Gympie region and one of the busiest regional courthouses in the Wide Bay-Burnett area of Queensland. If you are searching for the Gympie court list today, checking whether a matter has been adjourned, or simply confirming what time a hearing is scheduled, this page helps you understand exactly how the court operates, what it hears, and where to find the official daily law list before you attend. The court sits at 38 Channon Street, Gympie, Queensland 4570, roughly 160 kilometres north of Brisbane, and serves a regional population of more than 57,000 people according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics estimate.
Because the Magistrates Court handles the overwhelming majority of legal matters in the state, checking the daily list accurately is important for defendants, witnesses, family members, and legal representatives alike. The Magistrates Courts of Queensland hear roughly 95 per cent of all court cases across the state, so for most people who ever attend court, the Gympie Magistrates Court is the first and often only courtroom they will see. Knowing the correct courtroom, the correct start time, and the correct sequence in which matters are called can save hours of waiting and avoid the risk of a matter being dealt with in your absence.
Gympie Magistrates Court: address, contact details and hours
The Gympie courthouse is a single complex that houses both the Magistrates Court and, next door, the District Court registry. The building does not have a security screening point, and once you pass through the entrance, volunteers are on hand to help visitors locate the correct courtroom. Street parking is available on the roads surrounding the court, and there is no dedicated on-site car park, so allowing extra time to find a space is sensible on busy sitting days.
- Address: 38 Channon Street, PO Box 133, Gympie, Queensland 4570
- Phone: (07) 5489 2600
- Email: courthouse.gympie@justice.qld.gov.au
- Business hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:30am to 4:00pm Wednesday
- Facilities: Videoconferencing and a remote witness room
Registry counter hours can differ slightly from telephone hours, and the court is generally closed on Queensland public holidays. If your matter involves a vulnerable witness or a party appearing from another location, the remote witness room and videoconferencing facilities may be arranged in advance through the registry.
What the Gympie Magistrates Court hears
The Magistrates Court is the entry point for almost every criminal and civil proceeding in Queensland, and Gympie is no exception. Every criminal charge in the state begins in a Magistrates Court, where minor matters are finalised summarily and more serious indictable offences are committed to a higher court once the magistrate is satisfied the evidence justifies it. The Gympie Magistrates Court deals with the following categories of work:
Criminal and traffic matters
The court hears summary criminal offences and traffic matters where the accused is an adult. This includes drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, disqualified driving, public nuisance, minor assaults, and property offences below the indictable threshold. Drink driving matters in Gympie are commonly listed on a Monday or every second Thursday, though you should always confirm the sitting day against the current daily law list. A police prosecutor, rather than the arresting officer, presents the case on behalf of the Queensland Police Service, and matters are generally called in a set order: represented adjournments, then represented guilty pleas, followed by unrepresented adjournments and unrepresented guilty pleas.
Committals for serious offences
For indictable offences that cannot be finalised summarily, such as serious assaults, sexual offences, or major drug matters, the Gympie Magistrates Court conducts committal hearings. The magistrate reviews the strength of the prosecution evidence and decides whether the matter should be committed to the Gympie District Court or the Supreme Court for trial or sentence. The District Court sits at the same Channon Street complex, but only on circuit, generally for a two-week period every two or three months, which is why committed matters can involve a wait before they are next listed.
Civil disputes
The Magistrates Court has civil jurisdiction for disputes valued at or below A$150,000. Claims above that threshold are dealt with by the District Court or the Supreme Court of Queensland. Common civil matters at Gympie include debt recovery, minor contractual disputes, and small claims that would otherwise fall to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for lower-value consumer issues.
Domestic and family violence applications
Applications for and variations to domestic violence protection orders form a significant part of the Gympie list. Statewide, domestic violence protection order applications totalled 25,871 in the 2024-2025 reporting year, reflecting sustained demand on regional courts. These matters are heard in the Magistrates Court and, where a respondent is under 18, in the Childrens Court.
Childrens Court matters
The Gympie Childrens Court sits approximately once a month and deals with criminal matters where the accused is under 18, as well as domestic violence order applications where the respondent is a minor. Child protection applications are also managed within this framework, an area that saw a 22.59 per cent statewide increase in applications in the most recent annual reporting period.
How to check the Gympie court list today
The official daily law list, sometimes called the Gympie court list or daily cause list, is published by Queensland Courts and updated before each sitting day. It sets out the names of parties, the courtroom, the presiding magistrate, and the scheduled start time. Because listings can change late in the day, the safest approach is to check the list twice: once the evening before your court date and again on the morning of your appearance.
- Confirm your sitting date and that the court is scheduled to sit that day.
- Identify your courtroom and the listed start time, which is not always 9:00am.
- Note whether your matter is listed as a mention, callover, hearing, or sentence.
- Arrive early, as security-free entry still involves finding the correct room with the help of court volunteers.
If you cannot find your name on the list, contact the registry directly on (07) 5489 2600 before assuming the matter is not proceeding. Occasionally matters are transferred, adjourned, or relisted at a nearby court, and the registry can confirm the current position quickly.
The Gympie court within the wider Queensland court system
Understanding where Gympie sits in the hierarchy helps explain how a matter moves through the system. The Queensland Magistrates Court is the lowest tier and has no appellate jurisdiction of its own; appeals from its decisions are heard by the District Court. Above that sits the Supreme Court of Queensland, which deals with the most serious indictable offences and the highest-value civil litigation. Gympie is one of dozens of regional courthouses feeding into this structure, and its geographic catchment covers the Gympie region and surrounding Cooloola and Mary Valley districts.
For people whose matters straddle multiple locations, or who live between regional centres, it can help to compare listings across nearby courts. The Maryborough court list to the north and the Noosa Magistrates Court list to the south are the two closest alternatives within the same broader region, and both handle a comparable spread of criminal, traffic, and domestic violence work.
Gympie region: local context
The Gympie region is a Wide Bay-Burnett local government area with a 2021 Census usual resident population of 53,242, rising to an estimated 57,449 by June 2024, an annual growth rate of 2.29 per cent that outpaced the regional Queensland average of 1.83 per cent. The region covers roughly 6,884 square kilometres and includes a substantial rural catchment, which shapes the volume and type of matters the court handles. The median age across the region is 48, and the area has a proud gold-rush heritage, with the original Gympie Court House and Lands Office on Channon Street heritage-listed on the Queensland Heritage Register since July 2011.
This regional profile matters for court users. A dispersed population across a large geographic area means many people travel significant distances to attend Gympie, reinforcing why confirming the correct sitting day and start time in advance is so valuable. It also explains the court's reliance on videoconferencing and remote appearance facilities, which reduce the need for lengthy travel for straightforward mentions and adjournments.
Practical tips before you attend
- Dress neatly and arrive early. Courts expect respectful presentation, and early arrival gives time to speak with a duty lawyer if one is available.
- Understand the duty lawyer limits. A duty lawyer service operates, but for many traffic matters where imprisonment is unlikely, the duty lawyer may be unable to represent you, so consider arranging your own representation.
- Bring your documents. Any relevant paperwork, references, or programs you have completed can assist the magistrate in understanding your circumstances.
- Check the list twice. Listings move, and confirming the night before and the morning of your date avoids surprises.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Gympie Magistrates Court start?
Most sitting days begin in the morning, but the exact start time for your matter is set out on the daily law list and is not always 9:00am. Always check the current list for your specific courtroom and time.
Does the Gympie court hear both Magistrates and District Court matters?
Yes. The Channon Street complex houses the Magistrates Court and the District Court registry. The Magistrates Court sits regularly, while the District Court sits on circuit, generally for a two-week block every two or three months.
Where can I find the official Gympie daily law list?
The daily law list is published by Queensland Courts and updated before each sitting day. It shows party names, courtroom, magistrate, and start time. Checking it the evening before and again on the morning of your appearance is the most reliable approach.
What kinds of cases are heard at Gympie Magistrates Court?
The court hears summary criminal and traffic matters, committals for serious offences, civil disputes up to A$150,000, domestic violence protection order applications, and Childrens Court matters for those under 18.
Is there security screening at the Gympie courthouse?
No. The Gympie court does not have a security screening point. On entering, volunteers assist visitors in finding the correct courtroom.
How do I contact the Gympie court registry?
You can reach the registry on (07) 5489 2600 or by email at courthouse.gympie@justice.qld.gov.au during business hours, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
