Magistrates Court of SA - Port Augusta
Magistrates Court of SA - Port Augusta
4 Flinders Tce Port Augusta, SA 5700
08 8648 5120
08 8642 6461
PO Box 45 Port Augusta, SA 5700
Information
Services
- Dispensation of justice and resolution of disputes
- Collection and enforcement of monetary orders of the Courts including fines, costs, levies, fees, orders for compensation and breach of bail/bond orders, overdue expiation fees
- Mediation services - for resolution of disputes or claims to avoid going to court
- Aboriginal Court Day (Nunga Court) for Aboriginal people who plead guilty to an offence - at Ceduna, Murray Bridge, Port Adelaide and Port Augusta
- Court Diversion Program - for people who have committed certain offences and who have impaired intellectual or mental functioning as a result of mental illness; intellectual disability; personality disorder; acquired brain injury or neurological disorder including dementia
- Domestic Violence Court - deals with family violence matters including criminal matters and restraining orders. Referrals may be made to the Central Violence Intervention Program
- Drug Court - combines intensive judicial supervision, mandatory drug testing, escalating sanctions, and treatment and support services to help drug-abuse offenders break the cycle of drug abuse and crime
- Court Assessment and Referral Drug Scheme - provides an opportunity for defendants who use drugs to receive access to drug treatment as part of the court process
- Duty solicitor service - provided most days at the major Magistrates courts by the Legal Services Commission of SA
- Justice of the Peace - witnessing the signing of legal documents
- Videoconference facilities - provide access to court services for people in regional, rural and remote locations
Last updated: 07/06/2023
Information provided for: Port Augusta City Council (Library)
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Information provided for: Port Augusta City Council (Library)
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: Port Augusta City Council
Electorate (State): Stuart
Electorate (Federal): Grey
