Date:

10/30/2017

This message was released at 3.10pm on Friday 10 November 2017

The Chief Justice of NSW, the Hon TF Bathurst AC, advises the Law Courts Building will be open to the public from 8.00 AM on Wednesday, 15 November 2017.

Please consult the published court lists available from the Court's website for court locations.


This message was released at 3.00pm on Tuesday 07 November 2017

Requests to access files and exhibits

The registry will process requests to access files and exhibits for matters that are of relative urgency, for example, matters with hearing dates or orders that must be complied with in the next seven days.

In order to make the request, an email must be addressed to the Prothonotary of the Court and sent to sc.enquiries@justice.nsw.gov.au . The Prothonotary will assess the urgency of the request and if deemed urgent, will arrange access to the material at the King Street Court Complex.

The Subpoena List

As from Wednesday 8 November 2017 the Subpoena List will operate from 3.00pm instead of the usual 9am. Please see the court lists for details.


This message was released at 4.30pm on Wednesday 01 November 2017

The Law Courts at Queens Square will be closed to the judiciary, the profession and the public until at least 14 November 2017.
 
This is as a result of a burst water pipe between levels six and seven, and the consequential damage.
 
The building closure will enable necessary repairs and testing to the hydraulic system to be carried out as well as structural repairs to the roof on level 3 (the public foyer).
 
The Court regrets the unavoidable inconvenience which will be caused. However, it is hoped that the Court will be able to dispose of the matters listed utilising its King Street, Hospital Road and Darlinghurst courts as well as courts previously occupied by the Industrial Relations Commission and courts generously made available by the Land and Environment Court.
 
Practitioners and members of the public are urged to consult the Court’s website to see where cases are listed.

Limited registry services will be available to the public as listed in the message below posted at 3.15pm on 1 November.

Practitioners, however, are urged to utilise the Court’s electronic filing system wherever possible.



This message was released at 3.15pm on Wednesday 01 November 2017

The following information provides an update on current registry services:

During this period of disruption, the Court encourages clients to file civil documents online or by post, and to respond to subpoenas electronically.

Limited Supreme Court Registry Counter Services
Until further notice, limited face-to-face registry services are available at the Registry of the Industrial Relations Commission at Level 1, 47 Bridge Street, Sydney for:
-  urgent filings in civil cases that cannot be lodged either online or 
-  physical material that must be produced urgently in response to a subpoena.
Note: Registry service closes at 4:00pm.
 
Limited Duty Registrar Services
If you are representing yourself and need procedural guidance from the Duty Registrar, you may still book an appointment by email to sc.enquiries@justice.nsw.gov.au, attaching scanned copies of the documents you have prepared, wherever possible. Instead of providing assistance via a face to face appointment, the Duty Registrar will assist by reply email..
 
File and subpoena access
During this period physical access to files and subpoenaed material will NOT be available.
Please contact the Court by email to sc.enquiries@justice.nsw.gov.au if your matter if listed in the next 5 days.
 
Guidance on registering for online services is available from this webpages:
https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/faq/how-do-i-register
 
If you are not sure if the document is available to file online, please refer to this webpage:
https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/available-forms
 
Further details on producing material electronically under subpoena is available from this webpage:
https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/node/182
 
If you encounter any technical difficulties that prevent you from accessing online services, please contact our technical support team through any of these methods:
https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/contact-us           
 
The Court is grateful for the patience of its clients during this time.


This message was released at 5.10pm on Monday 30 October 2017

The Law Courts Building at Queens Square will remain closed for the remainder of this week. Further updates will be provided on this website as soon as they are made available.


This message was released at 4.35pm on Monday 30 October 2017

The Law Courts Building at Queens Square will remain closed for the remainder of today and tomorrow (Tue 31 October 2017) as well. Further updates will be provided in this location as soon as they are made available.

Practitioners and parties to proceedings
Court sittings will be located at other CBD locations tomorrow (Tue 31 October 2017). Please check the court list (via this website or via the online court list app) for details of sittings and locations tomorrow. Sittings at Hospital Road Court Complex are running normally. Details of Court locations

General Public
The registry office remains closed for filing of documents. If you have urgent filings, you can approach a staff member at the entrance to the building and they may be able to assist or redirect you further.

Staff of the Supreme Court
Limited registry operations are taking place tomorrow. Please maintain contact with your manager or supervisor for instructions.



This message was released at 10.35am on Monday 30 October 2017

The Law Courts Building at Queens Square has been closed due to a major flooding incident over the weekend. The building will remain closed for the rest of today and a further update is expected to be published on this page shortly after 3.30 PM this afternoon.

Practitioners and parties to proceedings
Please check the court list (via this website or via the online court list app) for updates on sittings today and tomorrow (Tuesday). Updates will be published as soon as they become available. A limited number of sittings have been relocated to courtrooms in the King Street Court Complex. Sittings at Hospital Road Court Complex are running normally.

General Public
The registry office remains closed for filing of documents. If you have urgent filings, you can approach a staff member at the entrance to the building and they may be able to assist or redirect you further.

Staff of the Supreme Court
Limited registry operations are taking place. Please watch this website page for further updates on alternative office accommodation that is being organised by the Department.