Wynnum Magistrates Court

Wynnum Magistrates Court serves the Bayside and eastern Brisbane region. It handles a broad range of matters including summary criminal offences, traffic and regulatory cases, domestic & family violence applications, children’s court matters and remand hearings. Experienced legal representation is critical if your matter is listed at Wynnum Magistrates Court — particularly for bail, plea, remand or court appearance.

Scope & Function of the Court

Wynnum Magistrates Court is part of the Queensland Magistrates Court system and deals with:

• Adult criminal matters: summary offences, remands, arrests, traffic & drink‑driving matters.
• Domestic & family violence applications — there are specialist support services operating out of Wynnum for these matters.
• Children’s Court matters and child protection hearings.
• It also lists general callovers, and has specific session days for arrest/remand and DV matters.
• Note: On Wednesdays the magistrate sits at the nearby Cleveland Magistrates Court rather than Wynnum.

Legal Representation Considerations

If you or someone you know is appearing at Wynnum Magistrates Court, consider the following:

• Early advice is beneficial especially for bail/remand matters and having legal representation at callovers.
• The regional/Bayside setting may influence logistics (parking, timing, local counsel availability) and early attendance is recommended.
• For DV or child protection matters, specialised support services (e.g., for victims, respondents) operate at Wynnum and can impact the process.
• Being aware of specific listing days (Monday for remand, Tuesday for DV) helps ensure you’re prepared for the correct list.

How We Can Assist

At BJH Law, we provide tailored criminal law services including:

• Assistance with bail/remand applications and strategic advice ahead of first appearances.
• Representation at plea, mention, or trial hearings in Wynnum Magistrates Court.
• Guidance on how being listed at Wynnum (versus another Magistrates Court) might affect timing, process and outcomes.
• Support for domestic & family violence matters, child protection or juvenile matters listed at Wynnum.