Lockhart River Magistrates Court

The Lockhart River Magistrates Court provides local access to justice in the Lockhart River region in far-north Queensland, handling criminal, civil and regulatory matters within the remote community context.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

At Lockhart River Magistrates Court you are likely to encounter:

• Traffic and driving-related offences (for example unlicensed or disqualified driving)
• Public order offences, minor assaults, low-level drug possession or theft
• Regulatory or local-statute breaches relevant to the community
• Bail/remand applications and early mentions for more serious offences which may later be transferred to higher court listings

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about has a matter listed at Lockhart River Magistrates Court — or is facing charges likely to be heard there — BJH Law offers:

• Strategic early advice tailored to the remote-community court setting, including for bail/remand.
• Representation at mention, plea or defended hearings in the Lockhart River listing, leveraging remote-court experience.
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and how the remote context may affect logistics and case progression.
• Support with document preparation, registry liaison, and navigating procedural requirements specific to the Lockhart River Magistrates Court environment.