Bowen District Court

The Bowen District Court serves the Whitsunday region of Queensland and is located at Herbert Street (PO Box 205), Bowen QLD 4805.
This venue offers a regional listing for serious criminal matters and higher‑value civil disputes that are beyond the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

At the Bowen District Court you might encounter:

• Indictable offences transferred from the Magistrates Court due to severity or complexity (for example serious assaults, major drug‑trafficking offences or significant fraud).
• Jury or judge‑alone trials for matters beyond first‑instance summary disposal.
• Pre‑trial hearings, plea and sentencing hearings in serious criminal matters.

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about has a matter listed at the Bowen District Court — or is facing serious charges or a civil dispute likely to be heard there — BJH Law offers:

• Strategic representation for serious criminal matters and higher‑value civil litigation at this court level.
• Guidance through all phases: pre‑trial preparation, trial readiness, plea strategy, sentencing or hearing outcome planning.
• Support with registry liaison, document management and navigating the procedural and logistical requirements of the Bowen region listing.