The Wynnum Magistrates Court list is the fastest way to confirm when and where a matter will be heard at this bayside courthouse, and this page brings that daily law list together with the practical details you need before you attend. Located at 76 Pine Street, PO Box 20, Wynnum QLD 4178, the Wynnum Magistrates Court sits within the City of Brisbane local government area, roughly 19.6 kilometres east of the Brisbane CBD by road, in the eastern bayside suburbs on the shores of Moreton Bay. If you are searching for the Wynnum court list today, checking a hearing date, or reviewing an upcoming appearance, you will find current scheduling information here alongside verified contact and location details for the courthouse.
The court services one of Brisbane's most established coastal communities. At the 2021 Census, Wynnum recorded a population of 14,036 people across 6,062 dwellings, and the wider bayside catchment the courthouse draws from includes neighbouring suburbs such as Wynnum West (12,790 residents) and Tingalpa (8,461 residents). This is a settled, family-oriented part of the city, and the matters listed before the Wynnum Magistrates Court reflect the everyday legal needs of that population, from traffic offences to family-related applications.
What the Wynnum Magistrates Court daily law list covers
The Wynnum Magistrates Court daily law list sets out every matter scheduled for hearing on a given sitting day. Because the Magistrates Court is the entry point for the overwhelming majority of legal proceedings in Queensland, the list spans a broad mix of criminal, civil and protective matters. Typical entries on the Wynnum court list include summary criminal charges, drink driving and drug driving matters, traffic infringements, domestic and family violence protection order applications, civil disputes, bail applications, committal mentions, sentence hearings, and defended hearings.
Each line on the daily law list generally shows the party or defendant name, the courtroom, the scheduled time, and the type of appearance, such as a mention, a callover, or a hearing. Reading the list before you arrive helps you locate the correct courtroom quickly and understand whether your matter is listed for a brief mention or a longer contested hearing.
The scale of the Magistrates Court jurisdiction in Queensland
The volume handled by Queensland's Magistrates Courts illustrates why an accurate, searchable list matters. The Magistrates Court of Queensland operates from approximately 130 locations across a state spanning about 1.85 million square kilometres, making it by far the busiest tier of the state's court system. According to the Magistrates Court of Queensland Annual Report 2024-2025, domestic violence protection order applications totalled 25,871 and child protection applications reached 8,123, a 22.59 per cent increase on the prior year.
The picture at the higher court tiers reinforces how much filtering happens at the magistrates level. The District Court of Queensland received 6,373 criminal lodgements in 2024-2025, down from 6,659 the previous year, while the Supreme Court recorded 1,626 criminal lodgements across the same reporting year. Almost every one of those matters begins life in a Magistrates Court like Wynnum, where committal proceedings decide whether an indictable charge proceeds to a higher court.
Wynnum Magistrates Court location, hours and contact details
The courthouse is at 76 Pine Street, Wynnum, in a walkable pocket of the suburb close to public transport on the Cleveland rail line. The registry can be contacted by phone on (07) 3097 2800 and by email at courthouse.wynnum@justice.qld.gov.au. Verified registry business hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:30am to 4:00pm on Wednesday, with the counter closed on weekends and public holidays.
The registry counter is where you file documents, make payments, and ask general procedural questions. Registry staff can direct you to the right courtroom and explain filing requirements, but they cannot give legal advice or tell you how your matter is likely to be decided. If you need advice about your case, you should speak with a lawyer or a community legal service.
When the Wynnum court list is published and updated
The official Queensland Courts daily law list for Wynnum is published through the courts.qld.gov.au law list service and is refreshed early on each sitting day, typically before the court opens, so that parties, lawyers and the public can plan their attendance. Lists can change at short notice as matters are added, adjourned or resolved, so it is sensible to check again on the morning of your appearance. For the broader picture of what is being heard across the state, our QLD court list hub gathers listings from every tier of the Queensland judicial hierarchy in one place.
Attending the Wynnum Magistrates Court
If you have a matter listed, arrive well before the scheduled time so you can pass through the entrance, find your courtroom and check in. Dress neatly, turn your phone to silent, and be prepared to wait, as matters are not always called in the order printed on the list. Magistrates commonly deal with brief mentions first before moving to longer hearings, which means your listed time is a guide rather than a guarantee.
When your name is called, step forward and address the magistrate as "Your Honour". If you are representing yourself, stay calm and answer questions directly. If you are unsure whether your matter needs you to be physically present or can proceed by phone or with legal representation, contact the registry in advance to confirm the correct process for your appearance type.
JP in the Community service
The Wynnum courthouse hosts a Justice of the Peace in the Community service at the main registry, allowing members of the public to have documents witnessed, statutory declarations signed and affidavits certified without an appointment during operating hours. This walk-in service is separate from the court's judicial function and is a convenient option for routine document certification for residents across the bayside area.
Understanding common matter types on the list
Traffic and driving matters make up a significant share of a suburban Magistrates Court's workload. Drink driving and drug driving charges, driving while disqualified, and unlicensed driving are routinely listed, and many are resolved at first appearance through a plea. Domestic and family violence protection order applications are another substantial category, reflecting the statewide figure of 25,871 such applications in 2024-2025, and these are often listed for mention before being set down for a contested hearing if the application is opposed.
Civil matters heard in the Magistrates Court generally involve minor debt and consumer claims within the court's monetary jurisdiction, along with related interlocutory applications. Committal proceedings for more serious indictable offences also appear on the list; in these matters the magistrate determines whether there is enough evidence for the case to be committed to the District or Supreme Court for trial or sentence.
Related courts and how matters escalate
Not every matter that starts at Wynnum stays there. Serious indictable charges are committed upward, which is why the higher courts remain busy despite the Magistrates Court doing most of the volume. If you are tracking a matter that has moved to a higher tier, or you simply want to compare listings, our Brisbane Magistrates Court list covers the nearest major metropolitan registry, while the Cleveland court list covers the neighbouring bayside courthouse to the south. For appeals and indictable trials, the Brisbane Supreme and District Court listings show matters at the higher jurisdictional levels.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check the Wynnum Magistrates Court list today?
Check the daily law list on this page or through the official Queensland Courts law list service at courts.qld.gov.au. The list is updated early each sitting morning, so confirm your matter on the day of your appearance because listings can change as cases are added or adjourned.
Where is the Wynnum Magistrates Court located?
The courthouse is at 76 Pine Street, Wynnum QLD 4178, in the City of Brisbane local government area, about 19.6 kilometres east of the Brisbane CBD in the bayside eastern suburbs near Moreton Bay.
What are the Wynnum Magistrates Court registry hours?
The registry is open 8:30am to 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 8:30am to 4:00pm on Wednesday. It is closed on weekends and public holidays. The registry can be reached on (07) 3097 2800 or at courthouse.wynnum@justice.qld.gov.au.
What types of matters does the Wynnum Magistrates Court hear?
The court hears summary criminal offences, drink and drug driving, traffic matters, domestic and family violence protection order applications, civil disputes within its monetary limit, bail applications, committal proceedings, sentence hearings and defended hearings.
Can the registry give me legal advice about my matter?
No. Registry staff can help with filing, payments and procedural questions and can direct you to the correct courtroom, but they cannot give legal advice. For advice about your case, speak with a lawyer or a community legal service.
Do I have to attend in person if I am listed?
It depends on the matter type. Some appearances can proceed with legal representation or by phone, while others require you to attend in person. Contact the Wynnum registry ahead of your listed date to confirm the correct process for your appearance.