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SA Court Lists - Browse Daily Case Lists Across South Australia

CourtListAU is the fastest way to access SA court listings online. Our platform aggregates the daily case lists from every South Australian courthouse into one searchable directory, covering the Supreme Court of South Australia, the District Court, the Magistrates Court, the Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court, the Youth Court, and the Coroners Court. Whether you are a solicitor checking tomorrow\\\'s hearing at Adelaide Magistrates Court, a self-represented litigant confirming your court date at Elizabeth Magistrates Court, or a journalist tracking a criminal trial at the District Court in Adelaide, CourtListAU delivers instant access without navigating through dozens of separate government web pages.

South Australia has a court system that is unique among Australian states. Administered by the Courts Administration Authority (CAA) - an independent body through which the judiciary controls court administration - the SA court network covers a vast geographical area from the Adelaide CBD to remote Aboriginal communities in the APY Lands (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara), more than 1,200 kilometres from Adelaide. The official Courts SA website at courts.sa.gov.au publishes case lists across more than 40 separate web pages, split by court type, jurisdiction (civil or criminal), and location. CourtListAU brings all of these together in one centralised, searchable platform - saving legal professionals, support workers, and members of the public significant time every day.

What Courts Are Covered in Our South Australia Court Listings?

Our SA court list coverage spans every tier and specialist jurisdiction within the South Australian court system.

Supreme Court of South Australia

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. It has unlimited jurisdiction in civil matters and hears the most serious criminal offences, including murder, manslaughter, and treason. The Supreme Court also includes the Court of Appeal and the Court of Criminal Appeal, which review decisions from lower courts. According to the Supreme Court of South Australia Annual Report 2023-2024, the Court received 3,526 civil lodgements statewide. Our daily Supreme Court case list covers both criminal and civil sittings at the Sir Samuel Way Building in Adelaide, as well as circuit sittings at regional centres including Mount Gambier and Port Augusta.

District Court of South Australia

The District Court is the principal trial court for intermediate-level criminal and civil matters. It handles serious indictable offences such as armed robbery, sexual assault, serious fraud, and drug trafficking, and has civil jurisdiction for claims that fall between the Magistrates Court and Supreme Court thresholds. Our SA District Court listings include both the criminal and civil case lists for Adelaide, plus District Court circuit sittings at Mount Gambier and Port Augusta. The court publishes sentencing remarks for selected matters, which are available through the official Courts SA website.

Magistrates Court of South Australia

The Magistrates Court handles the vast majority of legal proceedings in South Australia. It deals with summary criminal offences (traffic offences, minor assault, theft, drug possession), civil disputes (including minor civil claims and general civil claims), bail applications, and intervention orders under the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009. The Magistrates Court sits at multiple locations:

• Adelaide Magistrates Court - The busiest court in the state, located on King William Street in Adelaide, handling both criminal and civil matters
• Suburban Courts - Christies Beach Magistrates Court, Elizabeth Magistrates Court, and Port Adelaide Magistrates Court
• Country Courts - Berri, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, and Whyalla
• Country Circuit Courts - Magistrates travel on circuit to serve communities at Ceduna, Clare, Kadina, Tanunda, Victor Harbor, Mount Barker, Bordertown, Kingscote (Kangaroo Island), Millicent, Naracoorte, Peterborough, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs, and APY Lands communities including Amata, Iwantja (Indulkana), Kaltjiti (Fregon), Mimili, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja (Ernabella), and Yalata

Our platform covers the full daily magistrates court list for every sitting location across South Australia, including both civil and criminal case lists.

Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court

The ERD Court is a specialist court unique to South Australia. It hears matters related to planning and development disputes, environmental protection, mining and resources, Native Title, and water resources. The ERD Court sits in Adelaide and our listings include the daily civil case list for this jurisdiction.

Youth Court of South Australia

The Youth Court hears matters concerning young people under the age of 18, including criminal offending by young people, child protection proceedings, adoption, and surrogacy matters. The Adelaide Youth Court sits in the Adelaide CBD, and our listings include both criminal and care-and-protection case lists.

Coroners Court of South Australia

The Coroners Court investigates reportable deaths, suspected deaths, and fires or explosions in South Australia. Our listings include the daily schedule for the SA Coroners Court.

How to Search SA Court Lists on CourtListAU

Finding a court listing in Adelaide or anywhere in South Australia on CourtListAU is straightforward:

1. Browse by court - Select any court from the directory above to view the full daily case list, including case numbers, hearing times, courtroom allocations, and matter types.
2. Search by location - Use the search bar at the top of this page to filter courts by name or location. Type \\\"Christies Beach\\\", \\\"Whyalla\\\", or \\\"Mount Gambier\\\" to find the right court instantly.
3. Filter by jurisdiction - Courts are organised under Supreme Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, ERD Court, Youth Court, Coroners Court, Suburban Courts, and Country Courts headings for quick navigation.

Unlike the official Courts SA website - where case lists are fragmented across more than 40 separate pages and you must navigate through multiple menu levels to find a specific court - CourtListAU puts everything in one place. All individual names in our listings are partially masked to protect privacy while upholding the open-justice principle that is fundamental to the Australian legal system. No personal data or search history is stored.

Who Uses SA Court Lists?

Court listings in South Australia serve a broad range of users, including:

1. Solicitors and barristers preparing for upcoming hearings, mentions, bail applications, trials, and sentencing
2. Self-represented litigants confirming their court date, courtroom number, or hearing time before attending
3. Journalists and media organisations covering criminal trials, coronial inquests, and significant civil proceedings
4. Domestic violence and victim support workers monitoring intervention order hearings to coordinate assistance
5. Legal aid and community legal centre staff managing caseloads across Adelaide and regional courts
6. Government agencies and law enforcement tracking case progression through the court system
7. Members of the public exercising their right to observe open court proceedings

Whether you need the Adelaide Magistrates Court case list, the Christies Beach court listings, the Elizabeth court listings, the Port Augusta court list, or the Mount Gambier court list, CourtListAU delivers it in a clean, accessible format that requires no registration, no login, and no fee.

SA Court Lists by Region

Adelaide CBD (City Courts)

Adelaide Magistrates Court (criminal and civil), SA Supreme Court (criminal and civil), SA District Court (criminal and civil), ERD Court, Adelaide Youth Court, and the Coroners Court. These courts are located in the Adelaide courts precinct around Victoria Square and Gouger Street, primarily within the Sir Samuel Way Building.

Adelaide Suburban Courts

Christies Beach Magistrates Court (criminal and civil), Elizabeth Magistrates Court (criminal and civil), and Port Adelaide Magistrates Court (criminal and civil). These suburban courts serve the northern, southern, and western suburbs of Adelaide.

Regional Country Courts

Berri (Riverland), Mount Gambier (South East), Murray Bridge (Murray Mallee), Port Augusta (Upper Spencer Gulf), Port Lincoln (Eyre Peninsula), Port Pirie (Mid North), and Whyalla (Upper Spencer Gulf). These courts handle both criminal and civil matters and are among the busiest regional courts in South Australia.

Country Circuit Courts

Magistrates travel on circuit to serve communities across regional and remote South Australia, including Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Clare, Kadina, Tanunda, Victor Harbor, Mount Barker, Bordertown, Kingscote, Millicent, Naracoorte, Peterborough, Roxby Downs, and communities in the APY Lands such as Amata, Iwantja, Kaltjiti, Mimili, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, and Yalata. The District Court and Supreme Court also conduct circuit sittings at Mount Gambier and Port Augusta for more serious matters.

Understanding SA Court List Terminology

If you are unfamiliar with the terminology used in South Australian case lists, here is a quick guide:

• Mention: A brief procedural court appearance where the matter is reviewed and a future date is set
• Hearing: A substantive court appearance where evidence is presented and legal arguments are made
• Directions hearing: A procedural hearing where the court gives directions about how a matter will proceed
• Pre-trial conference: A conference held before trial to narrow the issues in dispute and explore settlement
• Sentence: The stage where a judge or magistrate determines the penalty after a guilty finding or plea
• Bail application: An application for the release of an accused person from custody while awaiting trial
• Intervention order: A court order (similar to an AVO in NSW) to protect a person from abuse, threats, or harassment under the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009
• Committal: A Magistrates Court hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send a serious matter to the District or Supreme Court for trial
• Warning list: A list of matters that may be called on for hearing at short notice, requiring parties to be ready

Frequently Asked Questions About SA Court Lists

How do I search court listings by name in South Australia?

On CourtListAU, you can browse individual court pages to find specific matters listed for today. The official Courts SA website publishes case lists as separate pages for each court and jurisdiction but does not offer a search-by-name function. You must navigate to the specific court page and review the list manually. CourtListAU simplifies this by aggregating all SA court listings into one directory.

Are South Australia court lists free to access?

Yes. All SA court listings on CourtListAU are completely free to access. Court case lists are public records published under the principle of open justice. You do not need to register, log in, or pay any fee.

How often are SA court lists updated?

Court case lists in South Australia are updated daily by the Courts Administration Authority (CAA). Our platform reflects the most recent available data. It is always recommended to verify details with the relevant court registry before attending, as schedules can change without notice.

Can I find sentencing remarks for SA court cases?

CourtListAU displays the daily hearing schedule - what matters are listed, in which courtroom, and at what time. For sentencing remarks in South Australia, visit the official Courts SA website at courts.sa.gov.au/court-decisions/sentencing-remarks, where selected sentencing remarks from the Supreme Court and District Court are published.

What is the difference between the Magistrates Court, District Court, and Supreme Court in SA?

The Magistrates Court handles the majority of criminal and civil matters, including summary offences and smaller civil claims. The District Court handles more serious indictable offences and intermediate civil disputes. The Supreme Court is the highest state court and deals with the most serious criminal cases (such as murder) and the most complex or highest-value civil disputes. In South Australia, appeals from the Magistrates Court (criminal) are heard directly in the Supreme Court.

What is the ERD Court?

The Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court is a specialist court unique to South Australia. It handles disputes related to planning and development approvals, environmental protection, mining, Native Title, and water resources. It is separate from the general civil and criminal courts and has its own case list on CourtListAU.

What are intervention orders in South Australia?

An intervention order in South Australia is a court order designed to protect a person from domestic or personal abuse. Governed by the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009, these orders are similar to apprehended violence orders (AVOs) in New South Wales or domestic violence orders (DVOs) in Queensland. Intervention order hearings appear on the Magistrates Court case lists.

What is CourtSA?

CourtSA is the official online portal operated by the Courts Administration Authority for managing court matters electronically. It is primarily used by legal practitioners and parties involved in cases to file documents, check case details, and manage probate matters. CourtSA requires registration and login, and it is not a public daily case list browser. For browsing daily case lists without an account, use CourtListAU.