Mareeba Magistrates Court

The Mareeba Magistrates Court serves the Mareeba and Atherton Tablelands region in Far North Queensland, providing local access to justice for criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard

Typical matters at Mareeba Magistrates Court include:

• Traffic and driving-related offences (e.g., unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified)
• Summary offences: minor assaults, public order offences, low-level drug possession, small thefts
• Regulatory/statutory breaches under local or state law
• Less-serious indictable offences eligible for summary handling (e.g., lower-value theft, minor fraud)
• Bail / remand applications and initial mentions of more serious matters which may be transferred to a higher court

How BJH Law Can Assist

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

• Strategic early advice on bail/remand and first-appearance matters
• Representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in Mareeba
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and negotiation with prosecution
• Assistance with court documentation, registry liaison and navigating the procedural practices specific to the Mareeba listing