About Tasmania Court Listings

TAS Court Lists - Browse Daily Law Lists Across Tasmania

CourtListAU is the fastest way to access TAS court lists online. Our platform brings together the daily law lists from the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Magistrates Court of Tasmania into one searchable directory, covering all four permanent court centres - Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and Devonport - as well as regional circuit court sittings across the state. Whether you are a solicitor checking tomorrow\\\'s hearing at the Hobart Magistrates Court, a self-represented litigant looking for your court date in Tasmania, or a journalist tracking a criminal trial at the Burnie Supreme Court, CourtListAU gives you instant access without navigating between two separate government websites.

Tasmania has a unique two-tier court system that is unlike any other Australian state or territory. There is no District Court or County Court in Tasmania - only the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court. This means the Magistrates Court handles a broader range of matters than its mainland equivalents, while the Supreme Court acts as both the intermediate trial court for serious criminal matters and the highest appellate court in the state. According to the Magistrates Court of Tasmania Annual Report 2024-2025, the court processed over 37,000 new cases and recorded 205,298 individual listings during the year, with adult criminal lodgements increasing by 14.8% and adult criminal breach applications rising by 22.9% compared to the previous year. With this volume of court activity across a population of approximately 572,000, a centralised platform for searching Tasmania court listings is essential for legal professionals, support workers, and the public.

What Courts Are Covered in Our Tasmania Court Listings?

Our TAS court list coverage spans every level of the Tasmanian judicial system.

Supreme Court of Tasmania

The Supreme Court is the highest court in Tasmania. It handles the most serious criminal offences - including murder, manslaughter, serious drug trafficking, and sexual offences - and has unlimited civil jurisdiction, typically hearing civil claims exceeding $50,000. The Supreme Court also includes the Court of Criminal Appeal and the Full Court, which hear appeals from both the Supreme Court (Trial Division) and the Magistrates Court. The Supreme Court sits at three permanent locations: Hobart (at 5 Salamanca Place), Launceston (at 116 Cameron Street), and Burnie (at 38 Alexander Street). Our daily Tasmania Supreme Court list covers all sittings, including criminal trials, civil hearings, bail applications, and appellate matters at all three centres.

Magistrates Court of Tasmania

The Magistrates Court handles the vast majority of legal proceedings in Tasmania. Because Tasmania does not have a District or County Court, the Magistrates Court has a particularly broad jurisdiction compared to other states. It deals with:

1. Criminal matters - Summary offences (traffic offences, minor assault, theft, drug possession), indictable offences heard summarily, committal proceedings for serious matters destined for the Supreme Court, and bail applications
2. Civil matters - Civil disputes involving claims of up to $50,000 (or unlimited if all parties consent), plus minor civil claims of up to $15,000 under simplified procedures
3. Family violence orders - Applications for Family Violence Orders (FVOs) under the Family Violence Act 2004, with 2,259 applications lodged in 2024-2025 (a 24% increase on the previous year and a 64.8% increase over the past five years)
4. Restraint orders - Police Family Violence Orders (PFVOs) and personal restraint orders
5. Youth justice - Criminal matters involving young people under 18
6. Coronial jurisdiction - The Coroners Court operates as a division within the Magistrates Court, investigating reportable deaths and fires

The Magistrates Court sits at four permanent court centres - Hobart (25 Liverpool Street), Launceston (73-76 Charles Street), Burnie (38 Alexander Street), and Devonport (8 Griffiths Street) - and conducts circuit sittings at regional locations across the state. Our platform publishes the full daily magistrates court list for every sitting location.

How to Search TAS Court Lists on CourtListAU

Finding a court listing in Tasmania on CourtListAU takes seconds:

1. Browse by court: elect any court from the directory above to view the full daily law list, including case details, hearing times, courtroom numbers, and matter types.
2. Search by location: Use the search bar at the top of this page to filter courts by city or town. Type \\\"Hobart\\\", \\\"Launceston\\\", \\\"Burnie\\\", or \\\"Devonport\\\" to find the right court instantly.
3. Filter by jurisdiction: Courts are grouped under Supreme Court and Magistrates Court headings, with separate civil and criminal lists for each location.

Unlike the official system - where daily lists for the Supreme Court are published on supremecourt.tas.gov.au and daily lists for the Magistrates Court are published on a completely separate website at magistratescourt.tas.gov.au, requiring you to check two different sites - CourtListAU aggregates both courts into one centralised, searchable platform. All individual names in our listings are partially masked to protect privacy while upholding the open-justice principle fundamental to the Australian legal system. No personal data or search history is stored.

Who Uses TAS Court Lists?

Court lists in Tasmania are used by a wide range of people, including:

• Solicitors and barristers preparing for upcoming hearings, mentions, bail applications, committals, and sentence proceedings
• Self-represented litigants confirming their court date, courtroom allocation, or hearing time before attending
• Journalists and media organisations covering criminal trials, coronial inquests, and high-profile civil matters
• Family violence support workers and victim advocates coordinating support around FVO hearings
• Legal Aid Tasmania and community legal centre staff managing caseloads across multiple court locations
• Tasmania Police and government agencies tracking case progression through the court system
• Members of the public exercising their right to observe open court proceedings

Whether you need the Hobart court list, the Burnie court list, the Launceston magistrates court list, the Devonport court list, or the Tasmania Supreme Court list, CourtListAU delivers it in a clean, accessible format that requires no registration, no login, and no fee.

TAS Court Lists by Location

Tasmania has four permanent court centres, each serving a distinct region of the state.

Hobart

Hobart is the administrative centre of the Tasmanian court system and the busiest court location in the state. The Hobart Magistrates Court (25 Liverpool Street) handles criminal and civil matters, family violence orders, youth justice, and coronial proceedings. The Supreme Court of Tasmania (5 Salamanca Place) hears serious criminal trials and civil cases. CourtListAU covers both the Hobart criminal court list and the Hobart civil court list daily.

Launceston

Launceston is the primary court centre for northern Tasmania. The Launceston Magistrates Court (73-76 Charles Street) handles a high volume of criminal, civil, and family violence matters serving the greater Launceston, Tamar Valley, and North East regions. The Launceston Supreme Court (116 Cameron Street) conducts criminal trials and civil hearings on a regular sitting schedule. Our listings cover the full Launceston court list and Launceston law list daily.

Burnie

Burnie serves the North West coast of Tasmania. The Burnie Magistrates Court (38 Alexander Street) handles criminal and civil matters for the Burnie, Wynyard, Penguin, and broader Cradle Coast region. The Burnie Supreme Court sits at the same location for serious criminal trials and civil hearings. The Burnie court list is one of the most searched court lists in Tasmania, and our platform publishes the full daily list for both criminal and civil matters.

Devonport

Devonport serves the central North West region. The Devonport Magistrates Court (8 Griffiths Street) handles criminal and civil matters for the Devonport, Latrobe, and surrounding areas. Note that the Supreme Court does not sit permanently in Devonport - serious matters from this region are typically heard at Burnie or Launceston. Our Devonport court list covers both criminal and civil daily lists.

Regional Circuit Courts

In addition to the four permanent court centres, magistrates travel on circuit to serve regional and remote communities across Tasmania, including Queenstown (West Coast), Smithton (Far North West), Scottsdale (North East), St Helens (East Coast), Huonville (Huon Valley), King Island (Currie), and Flinders Island (Whitemark). Circuit court schedules are published when sittings are confirmed.

Understanding Tasmania Court List Terminology

If you are unfamiliar with the terminology used in Tasmanian daily law lists, here is a quick guide:

• Mention - A brief procedural court appearance where the matter is reviewed and a future date is set
• Committal - A Magistrates Court hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send a serious criminal matter to the Supreme Court for trial
• Sentence - The stage where a judge or magistrate determines the penalty after a guilty plea or finding
• Bail application - An application for the release of an accused person from custody while awaiting trial or further hearing
• FVO (Family Violence Order) - A protection order issued under the Family Violence Act 2004 to protect a person from family violence
• PFVO (Police Family Violence Order) - An interim order issued by police in urgent situations to provide immediate protection
• Restraint order - A court order to prevent a person from contacting, harassing, or approaching another person
• Trial listing hearing - A procedural hearing to set the date and manage the preparation for a trial
• Minor civil claim - A civil dispute involving $15,000 or less, handled under simplified Magistrates Court procedures

Frequently Asked Questions About TAS Court Lists

How do I search Tasmania court lists by name?

On CourtListAU, you can browse individual court pages to find specific matters listed for today. The official Tasmania court websites (supremecourt.tas.gov.au and magistratescourt.tas.gov.au) publish daily lists as basic text documents and do not offer a search-by-name function. CourtListAU simplifies this by aggregating all TAS court listings - both Supreme Court and Magistrates Court - into one directory.

Are Tasmania court lists free to access?

Yes. All TAS court lists on CourtListAU are completely free to access. Daily law lists are public records published under the principle of open justice. No registration, login, or payment is required.

How often are TAS court lists updated?

Court lists in Tasmania are updated daily by the Supreme Court and the Magistrates Court. 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.

Why is there no District Court in Tasmania?

Tasmania is the only Australian state that operates a two-tier court system without a District or County Court. All matters that would be heard in a District Court on the mainland are instead divided between the Magistrates Court (for less serious matters and civil claims up to $50,000) and the Supreme Court (for the most serious criminal offences and civil claims exceeding $50,000). This structure reflects the smaller population and court volume of the state.

What is the difference between the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court in Tasmania?

The Magistrates Court handles the majority of criminal and civil matters, including summary offences, civil claims up to $50,000, family violence orders, and youth justice. It also conducts committal hearings for serious matters. The Supreme Court is the highest state court and deals with the most serious criminal cases (such as murder and serious drug trafficking) and the most complex or highest-value civil disputes. Appeals from the Magistrates Court are also heard in the Supreme Court.

Can I find court sentences and results for Tasmania?

CourtListAU displays the daily hearing schedule - what matters are listed, in which courtroom, and at what time. For sentencing decisions and court results in Tasmania, visit the official Courts Tasmania Judgments Database at courts.tas.gov.au/decisions, where selected judgments and sentencing remarks are published.

What courts sit in Burnie?

Both the Supreme Court and the Magistrates Court sit in Burnie at 38 Alexander Street. The Magistrates Court handles criminal and civil matters daily, while the Supreme Court conducts sittings for serious criminal trials and civil hearings on a scheduled basis. The Burnie court list on CourtListAU covers both criminal and civil daily lists.

What are Family Violence Orders in Tasmania?

A Family Violence Order (FVO) in Tasmania is a court order designed to protect a person from family violence. Governed by the Family Violence Act 2004, FVOs can include conditions such as prohibiting contact, requiring a person to stay away from certain locations, or surrendering firearms. In 2024-2025, the Magistrates Court received 2,259 FVO applications, representing a 24% increase on the prior year. Police can also issue Police Family Violence Orders (PFVOs) for immediate interim protection.