Where is Sunshine Magistrates Court

The Sunshine Magistrates Court as inferred by the name is a magistrates court and deals with criminal matters, civil matters, family law, traffic offences and more.

Location

10 Foundry Road Sunshine VIC 3000

What is a Magistrates Court?

The Magistrates Court is the court where all criminal matters involving adults commence. It is also the court that hears summary criminal matters including traffic offences, and domestic violence order applications. While the Magistrates Court deals with criminal matters where the accused is aged 18 or older, the Sunshine Magistrates Court also deals with criminal matters where the accused is under 18 as well as hearing child protection and adoption matters on certain days.

What to know before your Sunshine Magistrates Court hearing

If you have a matter in the Sunshine Magistrates Court, make sure you arrive at court well before the time your matter is listed to be heard. You should be neatly and conservatively dressed, and you should come prepared to be at court for most of the day.

Where is the parking lot?

The parking at the Sunshine Magistrates Court is very limited, however the Court is located close to residential side streets.

Initial Steps Upon Reaching Sunshine Magistrates Court

When you arrive at the Sunshine Magistrates Court, you will need to pass through security, and this will usually require that you remove any items from your pocket and place them in a tray to be scanned through by security. Once you pass through security, you will need to approach the registry, which is located at the bottom floor, and make known that you are in appearance at Court. If you are represented on the day, your solicitor will usually advise the Court registry of your appearance on your behalf.

If you are not represented, the Registrar at Court will advise you which court room your matter will be heard in by searching the list, and then you will be required to go up the stairs to the Court room.

You don’t have legal representation?

If you have a matter at the Sunshine Magistrates Court and require legal representation, please do not hesitate to contact Elbob & Stephenson Legal on our 24/7 hotline on 1800 117 533

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Frequently asked questions

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