Brisbane Childrens Court
Courts
The Brisbane Children’s Court offers specialised hearings for young people in the Brisbane region, providing access to justice for children and their families in criminal, care and protection, and other youth‑related matters. The Court is located at GPO Box 1649, City East QLD 4002.
Types of Cases Commonly Heard
At Brisbane Children’s Court you may see:
- Youth‑justice criminal matters: offences committed by children (e.g., shop theft, low‑level assaults, property offences)
- More serious charges against persons aged under 18 which may require transfer or referral to older‑age jurisdictions
- Care & protection applications (such as child welfare orders, supervision, guardianship)
- Bail/remand applications for young persons in custody or under supervision
- Mentions, pleas and hearings tailored for youth‑justice processes and outcomes
How BJH Law Can Assist
If a child you care about has a matter listed at Brisbane Children’s Court — or you are involved in a youth‑justice or child‑protection matter — BJH Law offers:
- Bespoke advice on the youth‑justice process, including bail applications and early appearances.
- Representation at mentions, pleas, defended hearings or care & protection proceedings in the Brisbane Children’s Court listing.
- Guidance on likely outcomes, diversionary options, supervision or rehabilitation strategies, and negotiation with the youth‑justice/protection authorities.
- Support with court documents, liaison with registry, engaging with youth‑justice services, and navigating the specialist procedural framework of the Children’s Court.