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Welcome to the Northern Territory Local Court
The Local Court of the Northern Territory is established by the Local Court Act 2015. The Local Court is the first level of the Northern Territory's two tier court system and in the great majority of cases is the first point of contact that members of the public have with the judicial system. The Court handles the greatest proportion of cases in the Northern Territory, dealing with both criminal and civil cases.
Court Updates
13 September 2024
Due to a medical incident the Darwin Local Court was closed early on Friday, September 13, 2024
30 August 2024
Users of the Darwin Local Court should be aware of temporary arrangements during works to redesign the front counter from September 4, 2024.
21 August 2024
Information on what to do if you want to share your story in relation to a Coronial Inquest.