Local Court of New South Wales

Going to Court

The information in this section explains what happens at court and will also help people prepare for a court appearance

What to wear, where to go, how to contact a Court Officer, and how to behave
How applications for AVOs are heard in Court and the options you have as a Defendant
Information and resources if you want to represent yourself
Types of criminal cases and related information
Driving and traffic related information, including applications and appeals
Information on how to proceed if you're pleading guilty or not guilty to a fine
Your case can be in the Small Claims Division or the General Division; how a civil matter is settled
Video Links and other Court technologies
What you can and can't bring into Court and security checks when you come to Court

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