Aurukun Magistrates Court

The Aurukun Magistrates Court, located at the Aurukun Justice Centre (c/‑ Aurukun Police Station, Kang Kang Road, Aurukun QLD 4871), serves the Aurukun Shire community in remote north‑western Cape York and provides local access to first‑instance justice for criminal, civil and regulatory matters.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

Typical matters at Aurukun Magistrates Court include:

• Traffic or vehicle‑related offences (for example‑ unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified)
• Summary offences such as minor assaults, public‑order or nuisance offences, low‑level drug possession or small thefts
• Regulatory/statute‑breach offences under state or local law
• Less serious indictable offences eligible for summary handling (for example lower‑value theft or minor fraud)
• Bail or remand applications and initial mention hearings for more serious offences which may be transferred to a higher court

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about has a matter listed at Aurukun Magistrates Court — or is facing charges likely to be heard in the Aurukun region — BJH Law offers:

• Strategic early advice for bail or remand applications and first appearance strategy in the remote context.
• Representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in the Aurukun Court, drawing on regional Magistrates Court experience.
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and how remote‐listing and community context may affect the matter.
• Support with court documentation, registry and liaison, and navigating procedural practices specific to the Aurukun venue.