Grafton District Court
Contact Information
About this court
Grafton District Court is part of the New South Wales court system and services the Clarence Valley and wider Northern Rivers region.
The court is located in central Grafton on Victoria Street, alongside the Grafton Local Court. Both courts operate from the same location and share contact details.
Grafton is situated on the Clarence River, approximately 608km north-east of Sydney.
What matters are heard here
This court generally deals with a range of matters, including:
- Serious criminal offences (indictable offences)
- Less serious matters transferred from Local Court
- Drug offences, assault, sexual assault, and homicide matters
- Traffic and drink driving offences (in some instances)
- Bail applications (in certain circumstances)
- Appeals from Local Court and Children’s Court decisions
- Work Health and Safety offences (Commonwealth matters)
Civil claims up to $750,000, including:
- Motor vehicle accident claims
- Personal injury claims
- Breach of contract
- Defamation
Civil claims exceeding $750,000 are generally heard in the Supreme Court.
Court listings and appearances
Court listings for Grafton District Court can be accessed via the NSW Online Registry system.
It is important to confirm your hearing details before attending court, as listings are scheduled in advance.
Legal support at Grafton District Court
Hugo Law Group appears regularly at Grafton District Court, representing clients in serious criminal and civil matters across New South Wales.
We can assist with:
- Serious criminal defence matters
- Court appearances for hearings and trials
- Bail applications and urgent proceedings
- Appeals from Local and Children’s Court
- Preparation and legal advice before court
Contact Hugo Law Group
If you need advice or representation for a matter at Grafton District Court, contact Hugo Law Group to discuss your situation and next steps