Coen Magistrates Court

The Coen Magistrates Court serves the remote community of Coen, Queensland (2 Ambrust Street, Coen QLD 4871) and surrounding Cape York region. It handles criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance in a regional and circuit‑based setting.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

Typical matters before Coen Magistrates Court include:

• Traffic or vehicle‑related offences (for example, unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified)
• Summary offences such as minor assault, public‑order offences, low‑level drug possession or simple theft
• Regulatory/statutory breaches under state or local law applicable in the remote setting
• Less‑serious indictable offences eligible for summary disposal (for example lower‑value theft, minor fraud)
• Bail or remand applications and initial appearances for more serious offences which may later be committed to a higher court

How BJH Law Can Assist

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

• Strategic early advice on bail or remand applications tailored to the remote setting
• Representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in Coen, with awareness of remote‑court logistics
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and negotiation options where appropriate
• Support with court document preparation, registry liaison and procedural navigation specific to the Coen venue