Local Court of New South Wales
| Local Court of New South Wales | |
|---|---|
James Barnet designed Bathurst Courthouse, completed in 1880, one of the sites for the Local Court. | |
| Jurisdiction | New South Wales |
| Location | ~160 branches across New South Wales |
| Composition method | Vice-regal appointment upon Premier's nomination, following advice of the Attorney-General and Cabinet |
| Authorised by | Parliament of New South Wales via the Local Court Act 2007 (NSW) |
| Appeals to | |
| Judge term length | mandatory retirement by age of 75 |
| Website | localcourt.nsw.gov.au |
| Chief Magistrate | |
| Currently | Judge Michael Allen |
| Since | 2024 |
The Local Court of New South Wales is the lowest court in the judicial hierarchy of the Australian state of New South Wales. Formerly known as the Court of Petty Sessions and the Magistrates Court, there are more than 160 branches across New South Wales where the Local Court has jurisdiction to deal with the majority of minor civil and criminal matters.