ACT Supreme Court

Contact Information

Phone: (02) 6207 1203 (registry)
Street Address: ACT Law Courts Building, 4 Knowles Place, Canberra City ACT 2601
Postal Address: GPO Box 1548, Canberra City ACT 2601
Registry hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Telephone hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Days open: Monday to Friday

About this court

The ACT Supreme Court is the superior court of the Australian Capital Territory. It hears the most serious criminal matters, significant civil disputes, and appeals from the ACT Magistrates Court and certain tribunals.

The court sits in the ACT Law Courts Building at Knowles Place in Canberra City, in the same precinct as the ACT Magistrates Court.

Matters heard in this Court

This court generally deals with a range of matters, including:

  • Serious indictable criminal matters, including trials before a judge or a judge and jury
  • Sentencing for serious offences
  • Bail applications in indictable matters
  • Major civil disputes
  • Appeals from the ACT Magistrates Court and some tribunal decisions

Appeals from single judges of the Supreme Court are heard by the ACT Court of Appeal.

Court listings and appearances

Daily listings for the ACT Supreme Court are published each morning on the ACT Courts website. Confirm your hearing date and time from your court documents or the official listings before attending. For Supreme Court criminal enquiries, the registry can also be contacted at [email protected].

Legal support at ACT Supreme Court

Hugo Law Group represents clients across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia, including in criminal, traffic, and appellate matters.

We can assist with:

  • Court appearances at mentions, hearings, and sentencing
  • Advice and preparation before court
  • Representation in criminal and traffic matters
  • Bail applications and urgent proceedings
  • Appeals and appellate matters, where applicable
  • Civil claims arising from the actions of police, law enforcement agencies and government authorities

Contact Hugo Law Group

If you need advice or representation for a matter at ACT Supreme Court, contact Hugo Law Group to discuss your situation and next steps.