Your Matter Journey — Court Pathway, Fees & Timeline

Select your charge to see which court your matter goes to, what happens at each stage, how long it typically takes, and what it costs — all in plain English.

Simple offences stay in the Magistrates Court. Many indictable offences can also be dealt with summarily. Serious indictable offences go to the District Court or Supreme Court via committal.

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