ACT Law Courts

The ACT Supreme Court is a superior court of record exercising civil, criminal and appellate jurisdiction. Appeals against convictions and sentences imposed by the Children’s Court and the Magistrate’s Court can be made to the Supreme Court. Generally these appeals will be heard by a single judge. Criminal trials may be heard before a judge and jury, or by judge alone.

The first sitting of the Court was held at Acton House Courthouse on 12 February 1934. Early in 1935 the Supreme Court was moved to Hotel Acton. Arrangements were made subsequently (from January 1941) for the Supreme Court to be moved to the new Patents Office in the suburb of Parkes. The Court is currently located at 6 Knowles Place, Canberra City. The first sittings of the Court in its current location took place on 9 May 1963.

More information about the history and functions of the Supreme Court : http://www.courts.act.gov.au/supreme/page/view/288

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WHERE IS THE COURT?

The ACT Supreme Court Building is located at 6 Knowles Place, Canberra City.

WHERE IS THE REGISTRY?

The Supreme Court Registry is part of the ACT Courts Combined Registry and is located in the Magistrates Court Building  (next door to the ACT Supreme Court).

PARKING

Two car parks are within easy walking distance of the ACT Supreme Court: one next to the City Police Station (entry from London Circuit onto Gordon Street); the other alongside the ACT Magistrates Court Building (access off Knowles Place).   Bring plenty of change for parking charges. There are other parking stations and some on-street parking in the area. As car parks are often busy allow plenty of time to find a space and walk to the court. Look for the