Burketown Magistrates Court

The Burketown Magistrates Court serves the remote Gulf region of north‑western Queensland (court sits at the Burketown Police Station, Gregory Street, Burketown QLD 4830) and provides local access to justice for criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance.
It is a circuit listing within the broader Queensland Magistrates Court system designed for remote communities.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

At Burketown Magistrates Court, you can expect the following types of criminal matters:

• Traffic and vehicle‑related offences (e.g., unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified)
• Summary offences such as minor assaults, public‑order or nuisance offences, low‑level drug possession, simple theft
• Regulatory/statute‑breach offences under state or local law
• Less‑serious indictable offences eligible for summary handling (for example lower‑value theft, minor fraud)
• Bail or remand applications, first appearances and mention hearings for more serious matters that 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 Burketown Magistrates Court — or you’re facing charges likely to be heard in that region — BJH Law offers:

• Early strategic advice tailored for the remote‑community circuit listing environment (bail/remand strategy, first appearance guidance)
• Representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in the Burketown listing, drawing on experience in regional Magistrates Court matters
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and navigation of the unique logistical and procedural environment of a remote listing
• Support with court document preparation, registry liaison and coordination of appearances in the regional context