Central (Criminal Cases Only) Court

Contact Information

Street Address: 98 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address: PO Box 20495, World Square NSW 2000
Fax: (02) 9264 3806
Registry hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Telephone hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Court sitting days: Monday to Friday

About this court

Central (Criminal Cases Only) Court is part of the New South Wales court system and deals with criminal matters listed in central Sydney.

It is a major Sydney CBD court located on Liverpool Street and handles a high volume of criminal proceedings.

Audio-visual link (AVL) facilities are available in Courtrooms 1, 2, 3, and 4.

What matters are heard here

This court deals primarily with criminal matters, including:

  • Summary criminal offences
  • Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
  • Bail applications and variations
  • Mentions, hearings, and sentencing matters
  • Procedural and administrative criminal listings

More serious indictable matters may be dealt with in higher courts depending on allocation.

Court listings and appearances

Court listings for Central (Criminal Cases Only) Court can be checked through the NSW Online Registry system and are updated regularly.

If your matter is listed here, it is important to confirm your courtroom and hearing details before attending.

Legal support at Central Court

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

Our lawyers regularly appear in major Sydney courts like Central and can assist with:

  • Court appearances at mentions, hearings, and sentencing
  • Advice and preparation before court
  • Representation in criminal matters
  • Bail applications and urgent proceedings

Contact Hugo Law Group

If you need advice or representation for a matter at Central (Criminal Cases Only) Court, contact Hugo Law Group to discuss your situation and next steps.