Hughenden Magistrates Court
Courts
The Hughenden Magistrates Court serves the Flinders and Richmond Shires in north‑western Queensland and offers local access to justice. Located at Brodie Street, Hughenden QLD 4821, it handles first‑instance criminal, civil and regulatory matters for the region.
Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard
At Hughenden Magistrates Court you’ll commonly find:
- Traffic and driving offences (e.g., driving unlicensed or while disqualified)
- Summary offences such as minor assaults, public order offences, low‑level drug possession or small thefts
- Regulatory or statute‑breach offences relevant in the local area
- Less‑serious indictable offences eligible for summary handling (for example lower‑value theft, minor fraud)
- Bail/remand applications and initial mention hearings for more serious offences, some of which will be transferred to a higher court
How BJH Law Can Assist
If you or someone you care about has a matter listed at Hughenden Magistrates Court — or is facing charges likely to proceed in the Hughenden district — BJH Law provides:
- Strategic advice early in the process, particularly for bail or remand applications.
- Representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in Hughenden.
- Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies, and negotiation with prosecution where appropriate.
- Support with court documents, registry liaison and navigation of the procedural requirements specific to the regional listing at Hughenden.