Maryborough Magistrates Court

The Maryborough Magistrates Court serves the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, offering local access to justice for criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance. It handles bail and remand hearings, mentions, pleas, defended hearings and registry listings for the community.

Common Types of Criminal Cases

Typical matters in this Court include:

• Traffic and driving offences (unlicensed driving, disqualified driving, drink- or drug-driving)
• Summary offences such as minor assaults, public order offences, low-level drug possession or theft
• Regulatory/statutory breaches (local or state regulation offences)
• Less-serious indictable offences eligible to be dealt with summarily (e.g., lower-value theft, minor fraud)
• Bail or remand applications and initial mentions for more serious offences which may proceed to higher courts

How BJH Law Can Assist

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

• Strategic advice early in the process, especially for bail or remand applications
• Representation at mentions, pleas or defended hearings in Maryborough
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and negotiations with prosecution
• Assistance with court filings, registry liaison and navigating local procedures specific to the Maryborough venue