Petrie Magistrates Court

The Petrie Magistrates Court is part of Queensland’s Magistrates Court system, providing local access to justice for the Petrie / Pine Rivers region within the broader Brisbane district. It handles criminal, civil and regulatory matters at first instance and supports initial appearances, registry listings and day-to-day court processes for the local community.

Court Role & Jurisdiction

As a Magistrates Court in Queensland:

• It deals with criminal matters at the first instance, including summary offences and the early handling of indictable offences through mention or committal.
• It conducts bail and remand hearings for persons charged within the local district, often being the first listing after an arrest or charge.
• It handles civil proceedings within the Magistrates Court’s jurisdiction (for example smaller claims, filing of registry applications, local regulatory disputes).
• The court is one of the listing venues in the district of Brisbane Region for the Magistrates Court. For example, the legislation identifies Petrie as a place for holding Magistrates Courts in its district.

Types of Criminal Cases Commonly Heard at Petrie

At Petrie Magistrates Court, you can expect to encounter criminal matters such as:

• Traffic & Vehicle-Related Offences — unlicensed driving, driving while disqualified, dangerous driving, drink- or drug-driving.
• Summary Offences — minor assaults, disorderly conduct, public order offences, low-level drug possession, small thefts.
• Regulatory Offences & Quasi-Criminal Matters — local or state statute breaches, public nuisance, environmental or building-related offences.
• Less-Serious Indictable Offences — offences eligible to be dealt with summarily in the Magistrates Court: for example lower-value theft, minor fraud, unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
• Initial Mention or Committal Proceedings for More Serious Indictable Matters — where the initial listing occurs at Petrie before referral to a higher court depending on severity and evidence.
• Bail & Remand Matters — first appearances where bail conditions may be set or remand decisions made.

Local & Procedural Considerations

Given the Petrie venue’s location in the Pine Rivers / northern Brisbane region:

• It’s important to check the local listing schedules, mention lists and registry filing times to ensure timely preparation.
• Early legal representation is strongly advised, especially for bail or remand applications, because initial court appearances can proceed quickly.
• Though not in a remote circuit setting, the regional context means that familiarity with local procedural norms, registry practices and list culture is beneficial.
• Availability of local counsel, knowledge of the court’s workflow and being prepared for mention / plea / defended hearing matters in the region will improve outcomes.

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about has a matter listed at the Petrie Magistrates Court — or you are facing charges likely to be dealt with in this jurisdiction — BJH Law offers:

• Strategic advice early for bail/remand from the outset.
• Representation at mention, plea or defended hearings at Petrie, drawing on experience in the local Magistrates Court environment.
• Guidance on likely outcomes, penalty exposure, mitigation strategies and negotiation with prosecutors.
• Support with court documentation, liaison with the court registry, and navigating the procedural requirements specific to Petrie.