Gladstone Magistrates Court

The Gladstone Magistrates Court serves the Gladstone region in Queensland (located at 14 Yarroon Street, Gladstone QLD 4680) and provides local access to justice for criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

Typical matters at Gladstone Magistrates Court include:

• Traffic and driving‑related offences (e.g., unlicensed or disqualified driving, drink‑ or drug‑driving)
• Summary offences: minor assaults, public‑order offences, low‑level drug possession or small thefts
• Regulatory or statute‑breach offences (state or local law)
• Less serious indictable offences eligible for summary handling (for example lower‑value theft, minor fraud)
• Bail/remand applications and early mention hearings for more serious offences which may be transferred to a higher‑court listing

How BJH Law Can Assist

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

• Early strategic advice on bail or remand applications and first‑appearance strategy.
• Representation at mention, plea or defended hearings in the Gladstone listing.
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and negotiation with prosecution when appropriate.
• Assistance with court documents, registry liaison and navigating local procedural practices specific to the Gladstone venue.