Magistrates Court of SA - Berri

Magistrates Court of SA - Berri

Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Access:
Accessible toilets
Information
Services
  • Dispensation of justice and resolution of disputes
  • Collection and enforcement of all 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: 12/07/2023
Information provided for: Berri Barmera Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: Berri Barmera Council
Electorate (State): Chaffey
Electorate (Federal): Barker
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