Smithfield Police Station

Smithfield Police Station serves the Smithfield Heights community and surrounding areas in Far North Queensland. Located at Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield Heights QLD 4871.
It functions as the local law‑enforcement hub — handling investigations, arrests, custody and bail/remand matters — and acts as the first link with the court system in its catchment.

Types of Matters Commonly Encountered

At Smithfield Police Station you will commonly encounter investigations and charges including:

• Traffic and driving‐related offences — unlicensed driving, driving while suspended/disqualified, collisions on regional/coastal roads.
• Public‑order offences and minor assault matters — for example disturbances, intoxication‐related incidents or behaviour issues in a regional/tourist‐area setting.
• Theft, property damage or unlawful entry investigations — often involving residential premises or holiday properties in the Smithfield/Beach‑region.
• Drug‑possession or small‑scale supply investigations — within the regional/regional‑coast community context.
• Bail and remand applications — for persons taken into custody under this station’s jurisdiction.
• Matters transitioning to court — including first appearances, mention‑lists and progression into the Cairns or Far North Queensland court systems.

How BJH Law Can Assist

If you or someone you care about is involved with Smithfield 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 — understanding custody procedures, preparing for a police interview, forming a bail/remand strategy.
• Representation and continuity: from station to court — reviewing disclosure, analysing evidence, liaising with investigators and prosecutors.
• Support tailored to a regional/coastal context: assistance with travel/logistics, linking into regional court‑systems around Far North Queensland, and understanding local policing practices.
• Guidance navigating the procedural bridge: from station involvement to subsequent court‑processes — ensuring representation from the outset.