Barcaldine Magistrates Court

The Barcaldine Magistrates Court serves the Barcaldine Shire region in central western Queensland (65 Ash Street, PO Box 187, Barcaldine QLD 4725).
It provides local access to justice for criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance, including registry services, initial hearings and mention lists.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

Typical matters at Barcaldine Magistrates Court include:

• Traffic and vehicle‑related offences (such as unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified)
• Summary offences like minor assaults, public‑order or nuisance offences, low‑level drug possession or theft of smaller value
• Regulatory or 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/remand applications and early appearances for more serious offences which may later be transferred to a higher court

How BJH Law Can Assist

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

• Strategic early advice on bail or remand applications and first‐appearance strategy tailored to the regional context.
• Representation at mention, plea or defended hearings in the Barcaldine listing.
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and negotiation with prosecution where appropriate.
• Support with court documentation, registry liaison and navigating procedural practices specific to the Barcaldine venue.