Cooktown Magistrates Court

The Cooktown Magistrates Court, located at 172 Charlotte Street (PO Box 91), Cooktown QLD 4895, serves the far north Queensland region—including the Cook Shire district—for first‑instance criminal, civil and regulatory matters.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

In Cooktown Magistrates Court you might frequently encounter:

• Traffic and driving offences (such as unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified)
• Summary offences like minor assaults, public‑order or nuisance offences, low‑level drug possession or small thefts
• Regulatory/statutory breaches under state or local law relevant to the remote/community context
• Less serious indictable offences eligible for summary disposal in the Magistrates Court (e.g., lower‑value theft, minor fraud)
• Bail or remand applications and initial mentions for more serious matters which may be transferred to higher court listings

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about has a matter listed at Cooktown Magistrates Court — or is facing charges likely to be heard in that jurisdiction — BJH Law can help by:

• Offering strategic early advice on bail or remand applications tailored to the regional context
• Providing representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in the Cooktown listing
• Advising on likely outcomes, penalty exposures, mitigation strategies and negotiation with the prosecution (where possible)
• Assisting with preparation of court documents, registry liaison and navigating procedural and logistic matters specific to Cooktown Magistrates Court