Malanda Police Station

Located at 25 James Street, Malanda QLD 4885.
This station serves the township of Malanda and the surrounding Atherton Tablelands region in far north Queensland. It functions as the local law‑enforcement hub — handling investigations, arrests, custody and bail/remand matters, and providing the initial liaison with the court system.

Types of Matters Commonly Encountered

At Malanda Police Station you will commonly encounter investigations and charges arising from:

• Traffic and driving‑related offences: unlicensed or suspended driving; collisions on rural or tableland roads.
• Public‑order and minor assault matters: disturbances, intoxication‑related incidents or community conflicts in a small/town/regional setting.
• Theft, property damage or unlawful entry investigations: often involving residential, rural or semi‑rural properties in the Malanda area.
• Drug possession or small‑scale supply investigations: within the broader regional context of the Tablelands.
• Bail and remand applications for persons taken into custody via this station’s jurisdiction.
• Matters that transition from police‑station involvement into first court appearances or mention‑lists in regional court jurisdictions.

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about is involved with Malanda Police Station — whether under investigation, required to attend a police interview, or facing charges — BJH Law offers:

• Early‑stage strategic advice on your rights at the station: custody procedures, police interview preparation, and bail/remand strategy.
• Representation and continuity from the station stage through to the court listing: reviewing disclosure, analysing evidence, liaising with investigators and prosecutors.
• Support tailored to a remote/regional context: help with travel/logistics typical of smaller towns, region‑specific court‑linkages, and understanding of local policing practices in the Malanda/Tablelands region.
• Guidance navigating the procedural transition from station involvement to subsequent court processes: ensuring you have representation from the outset.